Storytelling

Meet Abbey! Abbey was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia. A rare condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Since her diagnosis in July 2021, Abbey has received RBCs and platelets twice a week. People like Abbey make up a large portion of our blood recipients. Blood is used beyond trauma and helps…
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I donate because it matters. I started donating platelets with another dad. Around the time both our daughters were going through a bone marrow transplant. 4 years later and after many platelets donations. It still is a blessing to know that you have the ability to provide so much hope to someone. The backstory and…
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People who we love need blood products. So many people cannot donate. I can give and I feel it’s a honor. ❤️❤️
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I donate because it is an easy, yet vitally important way, to help another person. I will never see them, I will never meet them, but I lay my head down at night knowing that I helped someone at the time of their most critical need.
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I donate to help others. Whether it be a family member or stranger. Also, might I add, for those that are looking for 🎁 Gifts for hard to buy for friends and family, a medic membership is a wonderful gift. What better gift than the gift of life?
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My family has always donated, but this past year has brought things to light… my son Zak Martin was in an accident in September and had to receive a lot of blood. Medic is amazing and held a blood drive for him. I want to thank Medic and everyone that donated!!
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My name is Noah and I am six years old. When I was three and a half, I got sick with leukemia. Leukemia is a blood cancer. I had to have 13 transfusions during my two-and-a-half-year journey. I was off treatment for eleven months and I just found out last week that I relapsed. My…
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Peggy donates “to save lives!”
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I started donating when I was in high school, it was a replacement drive for Ashton Fritz. Ever since then I try to donate every chance I get. I donate blood to help save others’ lives. My sister had to receive 4 pints of blood several years ago, so I know just how important it…
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I have been donating whole blood starting in the mid-80’s and for ten years or so have been donating platelets. Before donating platelets, I gave at Medic’s previous location (close to the TVA locations) and on mobile units. Everyone has always been very nice; but since I have to donate platelets at the Ailor Street location, I love going there. They accommodate any situation, including donors who need to bring there children. I even volunteer to help them on their special occasions.
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