I was a first time donor and decided to donate blood for the first time to help those who needed it. I know that blood supply is always in need and I was happy that I could help out someone in need. My experience was so great and I will …

Well who knows how many donations I made under the pen to paper system (Yes, I started back in the 1970’s). But that aside, this was listed as my 250th donation by the Portland Branch of the American Red Cross. Many of those donations (if not most) had been in …

The decision to give blood was easy for me. I was born a natural giver and nurturer. In February I had lost my job and was forced to collect unemployment. Eventually I lost my home, my vehicle, my children were forced to live with their father and aunt and I …