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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.
Kellie
Fort Worth, TX | June, 2010
Category: Saved by blood donation
Hysterectomy
After having our youngest son in May of 2005, I went for my 6-week check-up & the Dr. discovered precancerous cells in my cervix. Instead of taking a lot of different medications, my husband & I decided that I should just have a hysterectomy.... Read 
Amy
Bishop, GA | June, 2010
Category: Saved by blood donation
Labor/Delivery Hemorage
In December of 2002, I gave birth to a healthy 7.5 lbs. baby girl. However, after delivery, the placenta did not detach and I hemoraged. I had to have two bags of blood because my red blood cell count was a 6 and I almost died with my BP 60/30. A few... Read
Barb
Dittmer, MO | June, 2010
Category: Inspired to give blood
Inspired
Me and my family have been fortunate and blessed not to have any need for blood. I started giving blood at my place of employment several years ago. The feeling that it gives one to know that you have helped, and possibly saved, many lives with such... Read
Lisa
Mechanicsville, VA | June, 2010
Category: Blood volunteer stories
My Brother and I
My brother and I regularly give blood through the Virginia Blood Service. He comes down from Maryland and we go out to breakfast or lunch and then head over to the center. He donates platelets, plasma, and/or red blood cells. I donate whole blood... Read
Dawn
Huntsville, TX | June, 2010
Category: Blood volunteer stories
I’m a Donor
I have donated blood 39 times so far. I have to say that it only takes a few minutes - and it makes me feel good - knowing that I am helping others...
