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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.

Lynnette

Lamar, SC | July, 2010
Category: Blood volunteer stories, Inspired to give blood

My Way of Giving Back

I give blood because I have a rare blood type. I also like the feeling of helping others. It is very fulfilling to know that one day someone might save my life.

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Terri

Russellville, AL | July, 2010
Category: Inspired to give blood

Why Not?

I feel good knowing that my blood will help somebody, somewhere. I have one of the more rare blood types, so I figure why not help with the supply. I would sure hate to know there wasn't any to get if I needed it. It doesn't take that long, and is... Read 

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Melissa

Germantown, TN | June, 2010
Category: Family blood donor stories

For our Daughter

I was a blood donor until 1993, when I was told I could not donate because I had lived in England for more than six months (around the time of the "mad cow epidemic"). Recently, our daughter underwent her 4th surgery for Hirschsprung's disease, and... Read 

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Tom

Lutz, FL | June, 2010
Category: Blood volunteer stories

Giving

When my mom got sick she needed many transfusions. The people at the blood bank never made her feel any differently than the people giving, and after she passed, I felt the need to give so now I'm up to the 10 Gallon mark and climbing.

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Judy

Morehead, KY | June, 2010
Category: Inspired to give blood

10% on Grades

I was a late bloomer in college, I didn't start until I was 45-years old. A science professor offered 10% of our grades if we became blood doners, extra points are great in college. I went down and volunteered, this became a habit for me, not... Read 

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