As a blood donor, you are a beacon of hope to the countless patients who receive lifesaving blood transfusions. Thank you for helping to save the lives of patients like Thomas, a leukemia survivor.

“Blood donation really does save lives. I didn’t know until Thomas was in treatment that pretty much every child that goes through cancer treatment gets blood products,” says Thomas’ mom, Lori. “I always ask people, ‘If you could save my son’s life by giving blood, would you do it?’ And they always say yes.”

Platelet donor John makes it a point to dedicate each donation to someone whose life has been impacted by transfusions. “It’s never too late to start donating,” he says.