Dr. Romero decided to take the challenge, setting a goal of becoming a donor and promoter, trying, if possible to be able to carry out this laudable job often. Based on these arguments, she did her blood donation, and also encouraged her daughter to come with her to keep her company and to do the first blood donation together.

I have five children—three sons and two daughters. Each of my three sons had birth defects, and two required major surgeries. We were able to count on blood donations from strangers to help our sons survive those traumatic surgeries and recoveries. I am grateful for the chance to help other parents whose child is facing a health crisis. I donate blood and want to inspire other parents to donate.

I worked at Huntsman Cancer Institute and had a chance to see firsthand how important blood donations were to the patients. Cancer patients sometimes need blood or platelet donations to heal. I donate to help these patients.

There is a sickle cell anemia patient for whom my blood type and blood proteins match. After I donate, I receive a call from a staff member at ARUP Blood Services to tell me that my blood was used to help that patient and to thank me for the donation.

A friend of mine donated more than 55 gallons of blood in his lifetime and challenged his friends to help. I am answering his challenge to help others.