Donors
Alexandra
Answering the call to donate blood over 40 years ago, Alexandra’s dedication and loyalty continues to serve as an exemplary model of the profound impact long-time blood and platelet donors can have on co-workers, friends, family, and even strangers. More...
Andrew
Andrew Rockwell started giving in 1999 and hasn’t stopped. More...
Denise
A loving daughter and breast-cancer survivor, blood donor Denise is grateful for other volunteer donors who helped sustain her mother as she faced her own battle with breast cancer. More...
Douglas
Douglas became the 2nd-ever MBC donor to give 100 gallons of blood in his lifetime. More...
Jessica
“It’s never too late to start donating blood. And once you start, don’t stop! It’s the easiest way to help save lives.” —Jessica Lindgren, loyal blood donor More...
Mint
A loyal 18-year, 40-gallon blood and platelet donor, and dedicated Memorial Blood Centers donor recruiter, Mint Kunkel exemplifies what it means to ‘do what you love’ when he explains, “I donate to heal and save lives.” More...
Peter
In the shadow of loss, Peter Izmirian continues to donate platelets every two weeks. "I feel like I'm important here. I feel like family." More...
Ralph
Recently inducted into the 100-Gallon Club, Ralph has a deep sense of commitment, knowing that his donated platelets help patients in local hospitals. More…
Susie
Susie’s memory of her father, whose life was extended by platelet transfusions, is strengthened with every donation. More…
Treston
"Getting that call felt like being summoned for superhero duty. I had no idea how long it would take for me to match with a patient—if ever—and I can’t believe it happened so quickly.” – Treston More...
Kristen
“You hear about transfusions, and I’d see signs up at the blood center and on the bloodmobile, but you don’t fully understand it until you’ve personally seen it and experienced it. We had extra time with my dad because of donors. What would have happened if there hadn’t been enough?” – Kristen More...