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This group is for people interested in blood donation. Every six minutes, a patient at Mayo Clinic needs a transfusion of blood or blood products. A simple blood donation can save the life of a child with leukemia, restore the strength of a cancer patient, or provide a critical transfusion to an accident victim. There is no substitute for this lifesaving gift, so patients rely upon the caring spirit of blood donors. Join the discussion and learn more about blood donation!
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Mitch and Janelle Koehl have a deep and personal appreciation for the life-saving power of blood donation. Their journey began when Janelle was diagnosed with…
Lori and George have a five-hour drive from their home to Mayo Clinic. Living in Dixon, a subdivision about 45 minutes southwest of Rockford, Illinois,…
The act of donating blood is a profound way to give back to the community, and for one family, it's a tradition passed down through…
The Power of Unity: How Katie's Family Surpassed 800 Donations In a remarkable display of dedication, Mayo Clinic nursing education specialist Katie Brady-Schluttner and her…
Brent Berry’s life took a drastic turn after his liver transplant when complications led to a life-threatening situation. On July 15, 2023, Brent began to…
Mike, a dedicated blood donor, worked for Benike Construction, a company that plays a significant role in setting up mobile blood drives in collaboration with…
Braxton’s journey is a powerful reminder of the lifesaving impact of blood donors. What began as a routine day took a terrifying turn when Braxton…
Kadie’s journey into blood donation advocacy began with her daughter, Arabelle, who needed a liver transplant. Kadie reflects, "She was very, very sick and had…
Bode’s story is one of resilience, hope, and the life-saving impact of blood donors. Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, he required a heart transplant…
Terri Knudson began donating blood early in her career at Mayo Clinic. “It was an easy way to make a huge difference and help others.…
In 2021, Jacob was 15 years old and into skateboarding and music. “He likes a wide genre of music, from classic rock like Pink Floyd…
Keith Roe was finally able to donate blood for the first time last year after being deferred from donating blood in the U.S. “I was…
“I am in the hospital now. I have been there since last Wednesday,” says Mike Kirtz in 2023. “I have acute myeloid leukemia.” Mike was…
Chris Williams was first diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis about nine months ago. It was during the process of treating that condition that it was discovered…
Anna and her family started hosting mobile blood drives at the family business, Coyote Creek, as they thought this would be a good way to…
“It’s easy to want to highlight the positive stories, but unfortunately those outcomes are not always the case,” said Crystal Eide. In 2014, the Eide…
In January of 2023, Wes went into cardiac arrest while at home. Through the quick action of his wife and emergency responders, he was kept…
Brigitte’s daughter, Caelis, was born premature and spent her first four months in the NICU. During that time, she underwent heart duct surgery, suffered from…
After having her daughter at Mayo Clinic in 1976, Linda Olson felt different than she did after having her first child. “I was in recovery…
Friends Alyssa and Allison called it the “dine and donate double date.” The two friends, along with their partners Rudi and Jay, made donating blood…
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