Tallahassee, Florida
I started giving because my Dad gives. However twice in my giving history I have had the extra “why” that keeps me giving. Once there was a shooting in Orlando. I had given prior to the shooting just my normal donation. Months later I received a thank you letter that my blood was used in the first responders to the shooting thank you for being a regular donor. The second time was last summer I had a friend who lost her leg in a motorcycle accident.
I had given blood just a few days before. While she didn’t get my blood knowing that my blood could have helped save a life like my friend made my heart feel so very good. I am only a few donations away from 100 donations. I love to give blood. It is a thing I can do to help someone in need and it really doesn’t cost me anything but time but the donation can truly be life or death to the recipient, what a blessing it is to give!
