I have been giving blood now for 2 and 1/2 years. I have my best friend, her son and now his 7 friends are giving.. We know we are saving lives, maybe our own someday.

The first time I gave blood was for selfish reasons. I was a senior in high school and if you gave blood in the morning you didn't have to attend classes until after lunch. In addition, snacks were provided the entire time. Well, this sounded like a... Read 

I feel so good afterwards. I feel that when I pass people in the street that I may be helping one of them. You smile, they smile back and a good day has begun. I also try to give platelets whenever I can. A little more time consuming, but worth... Read 

I give blood just because it's the right thing to do. It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, fat or thin, tall or short - if you're healthy you can afford it and you can give. You may just save a life, or two or three. I am working on my third... Read 

I started giving blood in high school when I learned that I have the universal donor blood-type. Since then, I’ve been giving regularly and it feels great knowing my blood could be helping to save someone’s life. It’s amazing that you can have... Read