Shantil's Story - Donate Blood

Receiving a blood transfusion is often a weight off of young Shantil Burrell's shoulders. Because she has Sickle Cell Anemia, she needs regular blood transfusions. Shantil, who wants to grow up to be a pediatrician or a chef, says people shouldn't have to wait until something happens to them or their family before they donate blood.

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[lllBravolll]

I donate blood every time i cant. The only thing i dont like is that i have to wait so long to donate! I do the power red donation. So i give x3 blood than normal donation of redblood cells. I hope you achieve ur dream of becoming a doctor!

[lllBravolll]

can i mean! lol

[bostonbruinsfever]

healthy adults can donate blood every 8 weeks, platelets 24 times per year, and plasma once a month. Have you saved a life lately? donating blood only takes approx 30 minutes from start to finish. You can do it on your lunch break even