Your Red Cross Update

The American Red Cross has many blood and platelet donors with different motives when it comes to visiting our blood donation centers and sharing the gift of life. These are just some of the many reasons that inspire the Chang sisters, Angie and Annie, to spend quality time together, creating a special bond as they donate blood.  

They have both been rolling up their sleeves to donate blood or platelets for more than a decade with their preferred location being the Oakland Blood Donation Center. Sometimes they donate on separate occasions or different Red Cross blood centers but they enjoy donating together most of all. They’ve been able to build fond memories with each other, with the blood center volunteers and particularly enjoy the variety of snacks in the canteening area. Donating blood gives them extra quality time to hang out and catch up with each other while saving lives!  

Angie has been able to donate more than 18 units of blood and also serves as an inspiration to her younger sister. Her bravery and consistency helped Annie get over her fears of donating for the first time.

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