HEY LIFESAVER

EMMA JANNA

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“Because of places like The Blood Connection, my son and I are alive today.”

"My mother and I got involved in a serious car accident that put us both in the hospital. After the accident I had severe head trauma and I lost a lot of blood. If people had not donated blood, I wouldn't have finished high school, been to college, met my husband, or had my son. I could never thank my donors enough."

KENNETH GREENE

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“The Blood Connection helps me do what other people did to help my family.”

“It is extremely important for me to give blood. My dad, an Army veteran, was diagnosed with a blood disorder. Between the blood transfusions and the good Lord above, I was able to get a 3-month goodbye. My dad was the one that convinced me to start donating blood.”

TEMOOR DARD

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“I love The Blood Connection because together we can make a difference.”

“Since I was 14 years old, I have coordinated blood drives to combat the blood shortage. My grandfather suffered a heart attack and blood transfusions saved his life. The Blood Connection has allowed me to make a difference and helped me save over 1,200 lives in my community.”

SHONTRELL VEREEN

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“The Blood Connection helps me live a better life.”

“I was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia when I was a child. I need 8 people to donate every three weeks for me to live my life. If people stop donating blood, then people like me wouldn’t be able to live normally. I can now play with my kids outside and be more present in their lives.”