Share your story to inspire others to donate! (See form below)

Until blood is needed for themselves or for a loved one, most people do not think about the blood supply in our community. As a result, we want to raise awareness of the "why" behind our donors and the patients we serve.

Did you know?  Your story has the power to inspire others to donate blood to ensure a more stable and adequate blood supply for our community.  If more people donated, or if donors donated more frequently there would be less shortages in general.

Will you share your story to inspire others to donate?

DONORS

Why do you donate blood or platelets?  What motivates you to continue donating?

Your story might inspire someone to donate blood or platelets for the first time, or to donate more frequently.

PATIENTS

Why was a blood or platelet transfusion needed as part of your care or treatment?  What kind of an impact did the transfusion make for your treatment?

Our donors find it fulfilling to hear how blood donations impacted the lives of patients in need.

Thank you for sharing your story! Please complete the form below and click submit to send us your story.

If you are a blood, platelet or plasma donor, consider answering these questions: Why do you donate blood? Why did you start donating? Who inspired you to donate Do you donate in memory of a loved one? If you are patient who received blood products as part of your care, consider sharing: What happened that resulted in you needing blood products? How many units of blood or platelets did you receive? How did you feel before and after the transfusion? If you could speak directly to the person who donated the unit you received, what would you say to them?
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