Author Archives for Krista Thomas | Communications Strategist

John on the ice

John Wilken and the Great Narwhal Expedition

November 19, 2019 8:09 am Published by Comments Off on John Wilken and the Great Narwhal Expedition

The Spark When John Wilken, Stanford Blood Center Laboratory Technician, was 19 years old, he was presented with the adventure of a lifetime. In his sophomore year of college, John read in an Eagle Scouts newsletter about an opportunity to...


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Nick’s Story: Open Your Heart to Donation

November 14, 2019 9:46 am Published by Comments Off on Nick’s Story: Open Your Heart to Donation

HOW BLOOD DONORS SUPPORTED A 15-YEAR-OLD’S LIVE-SAVING OPEN-HEART SURGERY On October 4, 2014, Nick Farrell* was riding high celebrating a momentous occasion: his 15th birthday. One week later, on October 11, he was grappling with a very different life-altering event:...


Lessons in Service: Q&A with Vicky Santos, Lead Laboratory Technician at SBC

November 11, 2019 10:44 am Published by Comments Off on Lessons in Service: Q&A with Vicky Santos, Lead Laboratory Technician at SBC

Vicky Santos, Lead Laboratory Technician, returned to SBC in September after seven months overseas with the military. Krista Thomas, Communications Strategist, interviewed Vicky about this experience and her motivations to serve. Q: When did you first enlist and where and...