Virtual Blood Drive

In February 2020, I was admitted to Summerlin Hospital in urgent need of a blood transfusion. My blood levels had dropped dangerously low, and the doctors were concerned I could go into cardiac arrest. I have Gray Platelet Syndrome and thrombocytopenia, so transfusions have been a necessary part of my care over the years—especially before surgeries or when my levels dip too low. That week in the hospital, there was no compatible blood available anywhere in Las Vegas, Nevada, or even in nearby states. I waited from Monday to Thursday before a match was finally found—all the way in Nebraska. It was terrifying. I was having frequent nosebleeds, and every hour that passed without a transfusion felt like a risk. That experience showed me just how critical the blood supply really is—and how many lives depend on people stepping up to donate. I’m hosting this blood drive because I know firsthand how much of a difference one donation can make. When you sign up and use my referral code, your donation doesn’t just help save lives—it also helps me earn scholarship funds toward my future.