Health & Fitness
Celebrating Service to the Rochester Community
Touching countless lives of families. Saving 3 lives with one hour of your time. Being a hero. These are all ways that donating blood - a gift that is free- can be a rewarding experience.
You may have heard that this week we are celebrating the spirit of volunteerism in our nation. A week were we take the time to recognize those people who tirelessly contribute to the well-being of others.
The American Red Cross greatly appreciates those who volunteer their personal talents to the Rochester/Rochester Hills Community. If you're looking for ways to help and are unsure what you can do click the link here to find ways of helping.
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From disaster relief to blood donation to simply spreading the word you are doing a great service to your community.
When I was a 19 year old college student I had trouble donating blood. My veins were uncooperative and I had trouble with fainting from low blood sugar. I attempted to donate blood several times and was rarely sucessful. I gave up.
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For nearly 20 years I told myself there wasn't time. I couldn't donate. But...I wanted to do more.
2 years ago the opportunity presented itself for me to become a site host - a volunteer coordinator who recruits blood donors locally and who cultivates a relationship with donors. I thought to myself - THIS is something I CAN do!
In the last 2 years I have had the wonderful opportunity to host 6 blood drives per year, meeting hundreds of blood donors and families and friends of blood recipients. I love hearing terrific stories of personal motivation. And, I have been able to donate 7 units of blood as well!
The blood that is donated at St. Philip's each year has gone to help over 750 hospital patients in our metropolitan area. I can only hope that I inspire my donors, that I inspire others who are looking for a way to help and that I have inspired the next generation to do anything they can to help.
This Friday, I am working through St. Philip's Episcopal Church, The American Red Cross and The Girl Scouts of the USA. Touching 3 points of volunteerism on one day. Come to St. Philip's from 1pm-6:45pm and see the ways you can volunteer. Baldwin Elementary's 5th Grade Junior Girl Scout Troop will be assisting in hosting the blood drive - through the Pint Sized Hero's Program.
