Imagine, for just 2 seconds, that your life hangs in the balance and the only people that can save you from certain death, are complete strangers.

I do not have to imagine it, I live it - everyday. Instead of being a victim of a rare blood disorder or the survivor of a near death experience, I choose to be a LIVING TESTIMONY of the need for blood donors. As an advocate and spokesperson working with the nation's two largest blood collection organizations, I hope to connect donors to the lives they save through education, encouragement and open communication. Together, we can save lives, one pint at a time.


Every 2 seconds, someone requires a blood transfusion to live.

That's why "It's Hip 2 Give!"

Check out the "Are You My Type?" commercial!

Monday, June 13, 2011

World Blood Donor Day

It's that time of year again!! That's right, it's World Blood Donor Day on June 14. If you have been a long time reader, you know that I have documented this quite a few times - take a look back at the last couple of years and get up to date on why this day is so important:

WBDD 2010
Nexcare Gives 2010
Support for WBDD 2009
What is WBDD 2009



The messege this year is the same - that there is a profound appreciation for donors and that on this day, companies like Nexcare, are celebrating and supporting blood donors and the lives that they save.

To find an event near you to celebrate this day, visit the World Health Organization's website (World Blood Donor Day) or better yet, go out and become a blood donor. After all, it is summer, the supplies are low and the need is still great.

Thank you to all of those donors who have given and continue to do so from the kindness of their heart and without being recognized. You are the true heroes!
Posted by at 6/13/2011 09:21:00 PM

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