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It’s in your blood. Share Your Experience!

Every two seconds, someone needs blood. This equates to millions of people who have either saved lives with their donations or have been saved by blood donations. Share your inspirational story with us.

Archive for the ‘Blood volunteer stories’ Category

Alicia

Downey, CA | June, 2010

3rd Chance at Life

If it were not for the selfless act of kindness blood donors do, I would not be here to share with you my story. When I was born, my life was saved when the doctors gave me a blood transfusion two days after I was born. That blood allowed me to... Read 

Rebecca

Portland, OR | May, 2010

Family Gives “Living New Year’s Resolution” for over 30 years

My family has been donating blolod together on the first Saturday after New Year's Day for over 30 years. We were honored to be one of the Red Cross' national posters in 1980 and inspire many people to donate by our example. We all know to leave the... Read 

Kathie

Vermilion,, OH | May, 2010

Open Your Heart and Roll Up Your Sleeve!

I invite you to do just as the titles asks! Our family has the negative RH factor. We also have the AB situation in our family. Those things being said...please realize that it is so important to have all blood types ready and available...not just AB... Read 

Patty

Edgar, WI | May, 2010

Two Miracles

On January 12, 2009, I arrived at the hospital to deliver our fourth son via cesarean. The surgery went without a hitch and our beautiful baby Reid was born! It became apparent very quickly that I was losing a lot of blood. I was monitored throughout... Read 

Terri Sue

Weaverville, CA | May, 2010

Proud Mom of Blood Donor!!

My daughter Natalie Frost is just finishing up her Senior year of High School. She lives in a tiny town called Sprague in Washington State. She has faithfully given blood every year since her Sophomore year of High School every time the "Blood... Read