Honestly, giving blood is the easiest way for me to be nice to people without having to actually be nice to people. An hour of my time and a pint of my blood literally saves lives. I can’t think of anything else that I could do that would make more of a difference in a person’s life. It’s truly the one thing I have to offer this world.
In celebration of my birthday this year, I’m hosting a SleevesUp virtual blood drive and asking friends and family to pledge to give blood in the next 60 days. Together, we’ll track our pledges, cheer each other on, and, most importantly, provide a lifesaving gift for patients in need.
To get started, make your pledge by clicking the red button above, and then visit redcrossblood.org to schedule your donation appointment. You can give at a locally hosted blood drive or at a permanent Red Cross blood donation center. If Red Cross isn’t an option, a regional blood system would love a bag of your blood, as well. The folks receiving it will appreciate it either way.
The impact we can make together is the best gift I can imagine! Thanks for helping celebrate my birthday and for helping save patient lives with your generous gift. Please pledge to give blood today!
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.
