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I decided to start donating because of a tragedy that happened in my life several years ago. An ex-boyfriend tried to kill me and almost did, he caused my spleen to explode. That night it took two pints of blood to save my life. Because that happened, I was able to be where I am now. I have a beautiful family; three wonderful daughters and a wonderful husband. Since then I feel that I owe my life to people I've never met, so since I can't say thank you, I have been paying it forward. I have given more than two pints of blood but I just can't stop now. I have recieved a gift and I will keep giving back because the need is great and the supply is not.
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When I turned 16, everyone told me that I should give blood because I'm O+ and it is always needed, but I always chickened out. When I turned 17, one friend of mine is the same blood type as me and she came to me and told me that if she does it, I have to do it. Since then I have loved giving blood. I have a goal in life to save and help lives. I go on mission trips every year to help change lives and to me giving blood is just another small contribution to that goal.
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The time I donated blood I was told that I had saved 35 lives with the
donations I had made. It makes me feel good to know that I am helping
to save a life instead of destroying one. I used to be a volunteer driver.
when there was a fire my partner and I would take the canteen truck to the
location of the fire and serve coffee & doughnuts to the firemen and victims.
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I chose to donate blood when I turned 17 this past summer because three years prior I was in need of three blood transfusions because I had lost so much blood in a fatal car accident. I decided that since everyone had donated bood to help me, I would donate blood to help others that end up in my family's shoes.
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I just donated blood for the eight time...I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to help save others' lives. My grandmother was diagnosed with MS or pre-leukemia two years ago, and her constant blood transfusions saved her life. At one point she was visiting the hospital every five days for a transfusion. Seeing her go through that struggle was hard on the entire family, and we were so thankful for the many people that had donated to save her life. She beat the odds for beating MS, and I donate whenever possible in memory of those who helped save her life.
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In 2010' my blood stopped working. The red blood cells would not grow, or replace themselves. I had a 14% chance to live! I had blood disease, and sepsis too. All this happened within 45 minutes on an ordinary day....I always donated blood, but; that one day? I became a recipient, and I thank all those who donated blood. I am alive and can love and be with my 4 kids! They already lost one parent, but you donors? Saved the other, me, their momma. Thank you from my heart!
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This is my I don't know how many times but it's not my first. My first time was at Cabot high school my senior yr and ever since that day I have gave blood and I really enjoyed it because it's good to know you are saving 3 lives ever time you give. So ask yourself, can I save 3 lifes in 56 days? Most people would say no but the ones who give blood like me can say yes. So my whole reason for saying this is I am not going to fight with you. If you need or want my blood you can have it who cares my goal is to give 300 times.
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I was inspired by my nephew to become a organ and blood donor in 1995. This was due to my nephew being added to the heart transplant list; after 8 days he received a donor. We were blessed with 16 wonderful years and his passing this january was devestating. A blood drive was held a few days before the funeral. I gave blood in his honor last week. I have seen the wonderful miracle of life and will continue to be an organ and blood donor. His picture with his mom is attached. Thank you Red Cross.
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just the idea of knowing that donating blood & how much it can do for other,s.
to me, it,s a privilage to donate. knowing that my selfless act of giving can help up to 3 people. and you are able to do it in 10 minute,s. it,s a wonderfull feeling.
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Yesterday I found out since I'm A+ I'm a good donor for platelets. So I donated blood + platelets and got to watch "Crazy, Stupid, Love". You can donate platelets up to 24x a year, so I'll definately be going back! Giving back while watching a movie is a GREAT combo for me 2x a month........
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