Between wrapping presents, decorating the tree, and baking cookies, the holiday season can get busy, fast. It’s no wonder blood donations are in short supply this time of year. All month long, we’re teaming up with the Red Cross to bring you stories that show why donating blood is so important.
Steve Ismail of Glenburn was an avid biker. He never anticipated being in a crash, especially not on the roads he knew so well.
Last year, Ismail’s life changed in the blink of an eye. It’s a life he admits he’s lucky to still have, thanks to the strength of his family, his care team, and to those who took time out of their busy schedules to donate blood.
“My wife and I just went for a bike ride. There was nothing special that day. That basically I died that day, got back to life. And then the amazing crew at Northern Light found a way to keep me alive in a situation where I never should have been,” said Ismail.
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