Why Give Blood? - Here is just one story from a local hero.
"I first started donating blood in 1985, and I really enjoyed the fact that I was helping people. When the plateletpheresis program started a year or so later, I was intrigued and decided to give platelet donation a try. Platelets are small cells in the blood that control bleeding. They plug holes in blood vessels and assist in the clotting process. I was hooked after my first donation! The feeling of knowing that I was helping cancer and patients, leukemia patients, accident victims, and anyone who needed platelets was incredible. And after 20 years of platelet donations, I just completed my 100th donation!
I have no idea how many people I may have helped over the years, but just knowing that I was able to help someone is an awesome feeling. I urge anyone to give blood donation a try. I guarantee you will make someone's day brighter- including your own!"
- Susan DeRose, Blood Bank member since 1984
Please give blood. It's easy. It saves lives.
Call 1 888 8-BLOOD-8 to schedule an appointment.
