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Donor Stories

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Tamera
Sharing Time for others
I have been a platelet donor for many years and get asked a lot why I would give so much of my time. I just tell... Read more
Rafael
Faith in Blood
Since My first time donating blood didn't work out so well I was scared to do it again. But I later received a... Read more
Jennifer
First time giving blood
I tried to donate a few times, but was never able to due to my anemia. Finally after months of eating healthier and... Read more