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)
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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...
Donation Frequency Programs: Four Seasons & Ten Times
By Julie Peachey Four Seasons Club Are you on track to earn your Four Seasons T-shirt this year? It’s simple. All donors who give blood at least four times in a calendar year will have the option to order a...
The research being conducted in our labs
More than a blood bank, Stanford Blood Center hosts sophisticated research labs on the frontlines of fighting the most serious diseases affecting us today. Here, we provide an overview of the research being conducted in our labs. Viral Immunology Lab...