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David
Because I care
I started out by giving once every couple years when there was a blood drive. Now I give a Double Red about every 4... Read more
GEORGE
I Miss You Sweetie....The Photo Is of Susan, my late wife.
My wife passed away from acute myelogenous leukemia on July 4, 2010. She was 45. She was 14 years younger than me... Read more
Jessica
I'm Proud to Donate
I started out donating blood about three years ago. I was doing it every few months, whenever I thought about it.... Read more