Sean is a Power Red Blood Donor because he knows it's essential to those who depend on it. Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

It warms Nina's heart to know that she can help people with rare blood disorders by donating. #HispanicHeritageMonth Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social#HispanicHeritageMonth

Azhar donates because blood donations saved his mom in the hospital. Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

First-time blood donor Zaide hopes to change her preconceptions and donate more regularly. Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

Actress Sarah Zinsser shows that donating blood doesn't need to be dramatic 🎭 (but maybe a little silly) Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

Jeff feels #blessed to able to donate blood for others who need it. Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social#blessed

Jaime started donating blood to impress a girl! What's your reason? 🥰 Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

First-time blood donor, Francis, had this surprising reason for giving. Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

Ryan thinks that if you can donate blood, you should. #AuraFarming Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

Gallon blood donor Allie has a special reason for why she donates regularly. Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

Donating blood has these surprising health benefits beyond helping people. Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

Power red donor, Eddie, has a special reason for donating. Type O donors, patients need your help! If you have O- or O- blood, we're urging you to give blood as soon as possible to help meet high hospital needs.

A little kindness goes a long way! Come to give in June & we’ll say thanks with a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Plus, automatically be entered for a chance to score a $7K gift card! Book now: rcblood.org/42Nkdi4 (T&C; other entry) Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

We collected 81 units of lifesaving blood at the New York International Auto Show last April! Big thanks to everyone who came out to donate. Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

Lt. Col. Andrew Bigelow explains how easy it is to donate blood. In just one hour, you could help give someone a lifetime. This summer, will you take an hour to make a lasting difference? Book your blood donation appointment today: rcblood.org/appt Video produced by @suttlehanphoto.bsky.social.

Type O is the universal blood group & what emergency room personnel reach for when there's no time to determine the blood type of patients in the most serious situations. Donations from type O+ & O- donors are essential for emergencies. Please give now: bit.ly/3ErmBmq

Start summer on a bright note: Give blood or platelets & help save lives! Get an exclusive Red Cross solar lantern when you come to give May 19-31, while they last! PLUS come give in May for a chance at a U.S. trip of choice for 2. Book: rcblood.org/42qqNuP (T&C; other entry)

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Last week, 909 selfless individuals rolled up their sleeves (373 for the first-time) and donated 837 units of lifesaving blood at the West Point Blood Drive that takes place at the start of every Spring. We'll be sharing more of their stories in the coming weeks. (Video produced by Kevin Suttlehan)

Give patients a thumbs up by helping save lives: Give blood! Get a classic Red Cross T-shirt when you come to give blood April 14-30, while they last. PLUS, be entered for a chance at a $5K gift card when you come give in April. Book: bit.ly/3ErmBmq (T&C; other entry)