Who's Meeting the Need
Why do you donate blood? Click here to share your story.
The following donor testimonials reflect just a handful of the many reasons our donors selflessly donate blood. They know the instant gratification that comes with giving a little of themselves to help others.
Thank you to all of our generous donors who help Meet the Need every day.
Grateful Twin Cities family donates blood with friends to thank Red Cross
In an effort to thank the Red Cross for having blood available for her mother, Peggy Lin organized a group of friends and family to donate blood and help boost local and regional inventories. Lin’s mother, Katy Gray, is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer and has received regular blood transfusions to help boost her red cell production. Learn More...
Other Donor Stories
- Former blood donor learns what it's like to receive
- Regular blood donor began lifelong commitment in high school
- Donor gives blood to give back
- Longtime donor makes blood donation a priority
- The Gift of Life – Glenn A. Theinert: a Silent Hero
- Regular whole blood donor tries double red cell donation and loves it
- Longtime volunteer becomes first-time donor
- Mary and Jeff Botz
- Blood donation becomes family tradition