I helped save a life in only 30 minutes. Today was my first time donating blood and it was easier than I thought. I went in thinking the donation process would be stressful, but I couldn’t have felt more comfortable with the staff that was present because of their professionalism and diligence.

Just as if I were waiting for a test score, I was nervous about donating my blood. Would the needle really hurt? Would I pass out and be embarrassed? These were the thoughts that ran through my head.

Nervous with anticipation, I knew donating my blood could save another person’s life. The shooting in Las Vegas is currently the worst mass shooting to happen in the United States. Hospitals rushed to save victims, but were faced with a shortage of blood.

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