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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.
Diane
Tukwila, WA | June, 2010
Category: Inspired to give blood
Pints and Pints
I have been a blood donor for many years. To date, I have given 116 pints of blood and have also done apherisis several times. Donation only take about 1/2 hour and my body reproduces it for free so why not give it to someone who needs it. I am... Read 
Rebecca
Culpeper, VA | June, 2010
Category: Saved by blood donation
Donors are Hip 2 Give!
August of 2004 changed my life forever. Lathargic, cold, confused, and weak, I was unable to function at work or at home.
After what I thought would be a routine visit to the doctor, I was immediately admitted to the hospital where I was to have a... Read
Kelly
Sharpsburg, MD | June, 2010
Category: Family blood donor stories
Preemie Baby Girl
I had always given blood before, but it is so much more important now than ever. Ten years ago, I gave birth to a 3- month premature girl, weighing 2lbs. 3 oz. Before we even knew of some of the problems with preemies, the hospital told us they had... Read
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
