My first donation was at a mobile donor clinic at the University of Manitoba and as a student, it was the most meaningful way I could give back to my community.
I can think of many family members and friends who have been recipients of blood products and it is truly lifesaving. I was in the position to receive blood when I had my first child and lost a significant amount of blood. I'm very grateful to be able to give and receive. Today, I'm celebrating my 40th donation and I will continue to donate blood for as long as I'm healthy to do. I hope you can find it in your heart to give the gift of changing another person’s life, we all benefit from giving blood.
