Whitney's Story: Donating Blood in Honor of her Mother
Whitney W. was 18 when she lost her mother to cancer. Since then, she has become a 'blood donor advocate'- giving blood and encouraging others to do the same.
"My mom was sick for 10 years. Every time I walked into the hospital to visit her, I could see reasons to give blood. There were patients everywhere I looked who needed transfusions."
PICTURED: Whitney, left, with her sister in front of the Blood Bank "Bloodmobile."
Whitney's mother received platelet transfusions during her chemotherapy treatments. Whitney now donates blood regularly in memory of her mom.
"It's an indescribable feeling to give blood because you know you are literally saving someone's life," she said. "My mom was such a giving person. She would have done anything for anyone. This is the least I can do for her."
