inspire. share. give! It's in our Blood! Share your story and inspire others to donate.

snapshots

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

Lindy

Grenfiele, WI | October, 2009

Special Order

I donate every 8 weeks and have been doing so for the past 3 years. Two or three times my blood was marked a "special order" and went directly to the children's hospital in our area. It made me feel good to know that I would be helping a sick child... Read 

Carla

Garland, TX | October, 2009

OMG

My first time to donate was my first time volunteering with the American Red Cross. I did my hours canvassing for donors at the local, beautiful, and very large FireWheel Mall in Garland, Texas. When we were wrapping up for the day, the volunteers... Read 

Frances

Apache Junction, AZ | October, 2009

Low Iron not a Problem!

I am a regular donor. For awhile I kept getting turned away because my iron was too low. After being turned away 5 times in a row, I decided to take someone's advice and eat high iron foods 1-2 days before planning to give blood. Try making a trail... Read 

Amy

Port Townsend, WA | October, 2009

I Passed Out

My senior year of high school, I found out that there would be "blood takers" coming to the school one evening. I asked for and received permission from my parents, went to the gym and watched what was happening. I quickly got woozy, and... Read 

Angie

St. George, GA | October, 2009

Thinking of Others

I used to give blood because some of our friends needed it. I don't mind giving to someone that needs it because I never know when I might have to have it. But, I can't give blood any more because they are scared it will make me have a stroke because... Read