When I was diagnosed with Leukemia a form of blood cancer I received multiple blood transfusions to assist my body in fighting the cancer and during my recovery after finding out I was in remission. I don’t know where I would have been without the transfusions.
In the past I have donated blood multiple times since my first donation at 16. I knew there were people out there that relied on blood donations to survive and I wanted to assist them. I wanted to ensure that everyone including my loved ones/friends would have access to their blood type and an adequate volume of blood if they ever needed it.
Sadly with my history of blood cancer I am no longer able to donate but I wanted to be able to help in some way. For this reason my birthday wish this year is to ask anyone that is able and willing to make a donation. Every little bit counts and one day you may find you’re in sudden need of a transfusion like I did. I big thank you to everyone that is able to help!
Challenge your friends (or anyone for that matter) to a friendly competition! Who will win the battle to do the most social good for your community?
Put your virtual blood drive campaign against one or even multiple other campaigns to see who can recruit more blood donors for the American Red Cross.
