Your table is overflowing with blessings – but there’s still room for another new friend. This holiday season, meet the storytellers who share their gifts of care and compassion. Hear how hope connects us all.
We’re all a small part of the same big story. Help us write the next hopeful chapter. Hope. It’s in our blood.
In this inspiring video, Mara, a dedicated Versiti team member, shares the heart of our shared mission: we save lives because YOU choose to give. She acknowledges that donating can feel intimidating but knows that a moment of courage can help multiple patients. Mara offers sincere gratitude to current donors for being everyday heroes and encourages others to consider joining them. Your small act can become someone else’s second chance.
In this touching video, Phyllis reflects on her years working in pediatric hematology and oncology, where she witnessed firsthand how donated blood helped children fight for their lives. Her perspective deepened when two close friends faced cancer, and survived, thanks in part to the blood they received. Phyllis reminds us that one donation can mean strength, hope, and more time for someone’s child, parent, or friend. Blood has the power to save lives, and donors are the ones who make that possible.
In this inspiring video, Mara, a dedicated Versiti team member, shares the heart of our shared mission: we save lives because YOU choose to give. She acknowledges that donating can feel intimidating but knows that a moment of courage can help multiple patients. Mara offers sincere gratitude to current donors for being everyday heroes and encourages others to consider joining them. Your small act can become someone else’s second chance.
In this touching video, Phyllis reflects on her years working in pediatric hematology and oncology, where she witnessed firsthand how donated blood helped children fight for their lives. Her perspective deepened when two close friends faced cancer, and survived, thanks in part to the blood they received. Phyllis reminds us that one donation can mean strength, hope, and more time for someone’s child, parent, or friend. Blood has the power to save lives, and donors are the ones who make that possible.
Sophie reminds us that even the smallest act of courage can make a powerful difference. What may seem scary at first, like donating blood, can actually save up to three lives and bring hope to someone facing their toughest moment. Her words remind us that we never know what others are going through, but we always have the power to help. Join Sophie and make a life-saving impact today.
In this heartfelt video, Trish shares how her personal experiences, from her husband’s battle with an autoimmune disease to the loss of her sister, have deepened her understanding of the lifesaving power of blood and plasma donation. She reflects on the importance of giving back and how one simple act can make a world of difference for strangers in need.
About a Crowded Table
Crowded Table Stories is a storytelling platform that features people from all walks of life sharing brief stories of hope and inspiration. We believe that by sharing our stories, we are sharing our humanity.