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!

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Give the Perfect Gift

Every Christmas season, you see me say the same things - "there will be shortages", "we need you", or "just take one hour of your time to donate blood". This year is no different but I ask, do you know what's really on my Santa List?

The hustle and bustle of the season keeps everyone moving at such a pace that you really don't know wrapping paper from a candy cane. One thing is for sure, the weather is getting colder and that indicates a significant drop in blood donors.

Last January/February more than 33,000 blood drives were canceled nationwide due to inclement weather (remember all that snow?!?) and in order to prepare for the hardest part of winter, we MUST stock our shelves NOW.

As I make my annual plea, I do hope that you can find that one hour to donate blood and save 3 lives. Make someone's Christmas special with the gift of life - you never know, it could be just what was on someone's list, I know it's on my list for Santa.
Posted by at 12/21/2011 05:59:00 PM

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