Ignacio
I started donating blood in 2006 after I was in a bad accident in 2005 and I received a blood transfusion — and I healed up and made it. So, since, I like to donate blood to give back for...
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Elizabeth
[I have] Always enjoyed helping the community. Taking time to help others does not need to be time consuming or costly… [I] do not have much of either. People need help, I am glad I can help… 1 hour every...
Elaine
Care…Give… In the 1970s, my company had a blood drive… I’ve given ever since… Give when called… (o-Negative CMV) Give encouragement to others to give too… (A 5 Gallon Donor)
Coral
The first time I had blood taken, I was eight years old. I wasn’t donating. I was finding out if the tumor that was near my spine was malignant. I was blessed in the fact that it was benign, but...
Christin
I donated 1st when I was 18 years old because I felt it was the right thing to do. I was young, healthy, and able to do so to help others! My parents always let me know I had a...
Barry
Stanford Medical Center trained me for a rewarding career in neurology, and I wanted to give back to the community, but the first time I donated I passed out! I was scared to come back, but my best friend was...
Robert
I began donating in 1990 when my daughter Sarah was born. She was born with congenital heart disease. After a few surgeries and a heart transplant, she is doing very well and living in North Carolina. Donating blood is vital...
Donors Earn their Wings: Meet our Choose Your Getaway Winners
By Kristin Stankus, Digital community and social media specialist The summer of 2014 was a thrilling time for donors and staff at Stanford Blood Center (SBC) as we launched a brand new campaign called Choose Your Getaway. Summers are full...
Enjoy a Last Bit of Summer at the BeWell Blood Drive & BBQ
By Kristin Stankus, Digital Community and Social Media Specialist As the new school year kicks off, Stanford Blood Center (SBC) encourages students and staff on campus to start the year off right by doing something great for the community! On...
Summer Cinemania
As summer comes to a close, we look forward to students returning to school, eager to get back into the spirit of saving lives by hosting blood drives at their high school or college campus. But first, we have one...