Posted on 01/14/2022 3:40:01 PM PST by nickcarraway
Sean Williams is living proof that giving blood is a lifesaver. In 2008, Williams nearly died following a skydiving accident in Southern California.
After receiving 48 units of blood during multiple surgeries, Williams survived the harrowing experience, which even included being pronounced dead at one time.
Now, 13 years later, the San Luis Obispo resident works for Vitalant, and is not only inspiring others with his story, he's helping make sure other people who are need of blood have access to the precious gift.
Williams is hoping his story will let others know just how important blood donations and why it's vital the community should help boost critically low blood supplies during the upcoming Third Annual Day of Service Blood Drive.
The Day of Service Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 17 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Vitalant offices in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara.
To make a reservation to donate, or for more information on the blood drive, click here. You can also call 877-258-4825.
For more on Williams and his incredible story of survival, please watch NewsChannel 3-12 tonight at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Too bad they won’t take it from the vaccinated!
I tried to make an appointment to give blood on Jan. 17 (56 days since my last donation) and was told that I had to wait until after Jan. 25 because otherwise it would have been 7 donations in less than a year. That seems to be a new rule with the Red Cross—a maximum of 6 donations within a 365-day period. Checking my notes I see that in 2019-2020 I gave blood 7 times in less than 52 weeks.
As a blood donor since my 16th year and now, thanks to platelet donations, am at 116+ gallons. I applaud this gent and his intent. For the R A Heinlein fans amongst us, he too was an avid advocate of blood donating. At once every 8 weeks, it is a small thing with a great ‘good feeling’ payback!
Do it!
They do, no problem!
Who told you this?
They won’t take my blood. It’s too dangerous. I’d offer, as I received 3.5 liters of life-saving plasma during my transplant surgery.
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