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I am a CMV negative donor and like knowing my blood can go to help newborn babies.
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March 2012 my mother needed 4 pints of blood. Thanks to people that donated prior to this saved her life. I vowed that I will repay the 4 pints back, plus pay it forward for the next person that will need blood. Donation is the easy part.
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I began donating blood several years ago at a time when my mother needed to bank blood for an upcoming hip replacement surgery. As the only exact match in our immediate family I donated two units as a directed donor for use, if needed, during and after the surgery. I did this same thing two years later when she had the other hip replaced. Both times the blood was used in her recovery and having it available was a blessing. Since then I have continued to donate on a regular basis and feel great about doing so. The thank you cards sent out indicating where the donated unit was sent and used is the best incentive I've seen to continue donating regularly as it really connects me as a donor with the recipient and illustrates the benefits of donating.
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i donor when i was 16 yars old at my high school blood drive. it was my first time donoting, i was so scare, but then i wasnt. when i thought about how many lifes i would save., and by friday im gonna donat agin and im happy about it.
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I began donating blood when I was 16-years-old. When I first started donating blood I did it simply because all my friends did, and I wanted to make a difference too! Since my first donation in 2011 I have donated 7 pints of blood to the American Red Cross. However, I donated blood on April 29, 2013 for an entirely different reason. Two days prior to the donation my nephew, Gavin was diagnosed with Leukemia. My heart was broken. My nephew was only 3-years-old! I couldn't believe that my little super hero was now sitting in a hospital about to under go months of chemotherapy treatments. I knew I had to help in some way so I decided to donate blood. I ended up donating double that day. I was an emotional wreck to say the least, but I'm so glad I donated in honor of Gavin. It's an experience I will NEVER FORGET.
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When I was in high school, I decided to donate blood to get over my fear of needles. Later that month I was sent a card with my blood type on it, O+, along with a letter stating that this blood type was always needed. Since then, I have been donating every chance I get. I also try to recruit my friends to join me and make a change. I love doing it and it's nice to know that I can make such a difference.
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On Tuesday, April 24, 2013, I donated for the first time in my life. It was a great experience from the friendly staff to the free cookies at the end. I was not afraid to donate I was just not sure about the whole process of actually donating. It was an extremely simple process that only took about a half an hour and made me feel great knowing I helped save up to three lives. All it takes is thirty minutes of your time to give someone a lifetime of memories they wouldn't have had without your blood.
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My name is Antonyette and i am a blood and platelet donor. And i am proud to say i have been for 9 years. I have given every 2 to 3 months since i was 16 years old in 3 different states. I know i can't give much money wise, but i give what i can. The way i see it is i have it to give and i can save peoples lives so i do it as often as i can to increase the number of lives i can save each year.
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I began donating blood in tenth grade at a school blood drive. I had just turned sixteen, the absolute minimum age to donate in my state, and was so excited to donate. My initial donation went so well that a few months later, I tried to donate again; however, my hemoglobin was too low. As a vegetarian, I struggle to have a high enough iron count to donate. I've had to work very hard to maintain a high enough level, but each time I swallow a gross iron pill, I remember that my few minutes of discomfort lead to an extended life for so many people. I am now seventeen, preparing for my fourth donation. I'm so proud to be a part of such a worthy cause.
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My mom died about a year and a half ago. I have been wanting to find a unique way to honor her while helping others and this just seemed like the perfect fit. I was a little nervous with this being my first donation but the staff was so nice and friendly. They went out of their way to take care of me and they made me feel like I was a priority.
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