LifeSaver Donor Sees Need for Blood Firsthand
PICTURED: Theresa (middle) with her brother, sisters, mom and dad.
Theresa Walls began donating blood more than 25 years ago after a family friend suffered severe injuries in a car accident.
"I saw the need firsthand and I wanted to help," said Theresa. "Since then, giving blood has become a way of life for me. I love donating on a regular basis and saving lives."
Then, just recently, the need for blood hit close to home again. Theresa's mother, Agnes, was diagnosed with cancer and needed more than 20 units of blood during aggressive chemotherapy treatments.
"Our family members and friends came together to donate blood for mom and make sure she was covered for the cost of replacing the blood she needed," Theresa said. "The blood products that she received gave us another year with her, and they made a world of difference in how she felt during that time. We are so grateful."
Theresa is in the Blood Bank's LifeSaver Program and gives blood every two months for the local patients who need it. Join Theresa in saving lives! Make an appointment to give blood by calling 1 888 8-BLOOD-8 or clicking HERE.
