Todd D. – Delaware, OH
“I am almost embarrassed to say that I never really considered donating blood until our youngest child was diagnosed with extreme hemophilia. Once we joined that community, I quickly realized how important blood donations were and that there is a constant shortage. It has inspired me to help as many people as I can, including people like our son. I figured, if our young son can brave his weekly shot and various doctor's appointments, then I can certainly handle a little discomfort while donating blood, knowing it is for a good cause.”

Angela B.
“I give blood because I love to help people. I have O+ and I know that can help a lot of people.”

Linda P. – Radnor, OH

Tammy E. – Columbus, OH
"I give blood to help save lives and because having diversity in blood donors helps more people receive the blood they need."e;

Abbie S. – Columbus, OH
"I donate as a thank you to all the people that selflessly donated when my dad needed daily platelet transfusions for over a month. I also donate as a way to give the gift of life and my health to those fighting health struggles and dire situations. When a loved one is struggling with their health, the last thing you want to worry about is the availability of blood products to help them recover and keep fighting. I have found that donating platelets has given me a way to make a difference and be a light for someone else in situations where one otherwise feels helpless."e;

Sara C. – Columbus, OH
"When my sister needed transfusions, I realized how important it was that the blood was immediately available. I donate to make sure that there is blood available for those in need."e;

Tim M. – Dublin, OH

Rosalie C.
"There is always a need for blood and I’m happy to positively contribute in a way that can help other people."e;

Sarah G. – Indianapolis, IN
“I donate because I don't see a reason not to. People are always in need of blood and it doesn't cause me any ill effects to donate so I do it as often as I am able.”

Amy S. – Indianapolis, IN
“There's so much I could say. I started donating at 16 and simply have donated when and where I could ever since. Additionally, my first job out of college was in a blood bank lab, and I've worked in the tissue donation since 2009, currently working at Indiana Donor Network as their Tissue Services Manager. Blood just happens to be one of my favorite tissues.”

Elizabeth K. – Greenwood, IN
“I donate every 56 days because I know the immeasurable impact it can have on others - such a simple task on my part for such a great reward to so many others!”

Kelly F. – WI

Kenneth W. – MI
"It gives me redeeming social value." More seriously, I am an attorney, and as such, a lot of people probably don't think much of me. Giving blood is my way of showing that I care for others, and not just those that put money in my pocket.

Lynn W. – Carmel, IN
“I am a retired dialysis nurse, and I did RBC exchanges for sickle cell patients and was always thankful for the blood that I used for patients that I know was only possible from donations. So, I’m returning the favor by donating.”

Dennis H. – Indianapolis, IN
“I’ve been donating blood for about 40 years now and used to donate just to get out of work when the blood mobile would come to my workplace every two months. After 20 years of donating at work management cut out the blood donor program but I still felt the need to give so I decided to keep donating on my own. I realized I wasn’t donating just to get out of work but instead I may be helping save a life.”

Mark S. – Greenwood, IN

Martina G. – Brownsburg, IN
“I donate because it is an easy way to help someone in need!”

Beth B. – Plain City, OH
“I donate blood because I have several family members and friends who have needed blood and/or transfusions over the years. The fact that there was a life-saving supply in hand was a fabulous gift. My donations are a way of paying it forward for whoever needs the same.”

Leah P. – Bloomington, IN
“I donate blood because it saves lives, and that’s a great feeling.”

Kristin B. – Phillips, WI
“I donate blood because between the person donating and the person receiving, my part is easy.”

Emma M. – Columbus, OH
“I donate blood because it is the chance to do something incredible for a fellow human being at no cost to yourself. It’s the opportunity to give a complete stranger what they need to live.”

Jessica R. – Crawfordsville, IN
“I have been donating blood since I was 17 and learned that it can help up to three people per donation. I received a blood transfusion when I was five for a serious injury and it saved my life. It brings me great joy to know that I can do my part to help save lives by donating blood like someone did for me.”