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Every blood donor is a hero, and every hero has a story...


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Kelly | Orlando, FL | Watch Video

Kelly says she's a blood donor for life after surviving cancer with the help of transfusions.



Jacqueline | Winter Springs, FL | Watch Video

Jacqueline is a 120 gallon donor who's given faithfully for 59 years and saved nearly 3,000 lives.  Find out why she is no longer eligible to donate and how you can carry on her legacy.

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Paul & Nicholas | Kissimmee, FL | Watch Video

A father takes his son to donate blood for the first time.



Boy Scout Saves Lives | Watch Video

A Leesburg, FL Boy Scout earns Eagle Scout status by hosting a series of blood drives.



Carolyn | Miami, FL

WTVJ (NBC) reporter Carolyn Kluck and her intern, Madison, donated blood on the air to emphasis the critical need in the community.  Not only did they increase awareness and encourage blood donation, but together they saved six lives by rolling up their sleeves.



Peter | Leesburg, FL

Peter began donating whole blood in 1984 because his bosses were blood donors. Peter says he felt good after giving blood and continued giving whole blood for the next 12 years. That’s when he began giving platelets via apheresis. He continued to donate platelets every two weeks for the next 14 years and recently began a 75 gallon donor! Peter says though he hasn’t met anyone who’s received blood or platelets he knows he is saving lives.



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