“Blood donors gave my daughter a chance at life, and that gift changed our family forever.”
On an ordinary morning commute, Ken’s life changed in an instant. While traveling to work on his motorcycle, Ken was involved in a devastating accident that threw him from his…
At Inova, we see firsthand how the generosity of blood donors saves lives every single day. One of our tiniest patients is living proof. When Annie was pregnant with her…
Fighting with Strength, Smiling with Hope Braylon—affectionately known as Bray—was a typical active 12-year-old when he began feeling more tired than usual. In the weeks leading up to his diagnosis,…
“We had many fears during the first year of treatment but, thanks to generous blood donors, wondering whether we would have access to the blood needed for Abby’s life-saving transfusions was never one of those fears.”
“Friends, family, community members, and many strangers’ donations have saved her life, providing the strength she needs to endure chemo. It feels like we’re not alone in this fight, thanks to generous blood donors.”
“In our son’s case, we found ourselves in a position to directly provide blood products through our own donations. Through this experience, we are compelled to become regular blood donors. We understand the critical need for blood products, especially for patients who require them urgently.”
“My family and I began donating blood, starting on my son’s birthday, which also marks my “survivorversary.”
While Heather had always been a regular blood donor, her husband, Zach, had never considered it before this situation and had not considered the fact that blood products would be used in infants.
“He started donating right away,” Heather said. “It had a huge impact on him and made it seem even more critical knowing that it could help an infant.”
Alfie is now a busy and active 3-year-old, she said.
“Your donation might feel small, but to someone like me, it’s everything. I once sat on the receiving end, hoping for a second chance. Today, I get to give that chance to someone else—and so can you.” – Kimberly