Hero Stories

Heroes don't always wear capes.

Meet the Heroes

who are donating plasma, working to build awareness, and providing expertise to build a community of donors. They’re saving lives.

Isaac Walker

“Not only am I now a regular plasma donor, we also want to raise as much awareness around the need for plasma donations and get as many donors through the door as possible.”

Otago, New Zealand

Kiki Wagner

“I have had a full circle relationship with plasma and have realized the value it holds.”

Appleton, WI

Ironmouse

“Plasma has given me an opportunity to live again.”

Kaitlin is a plasma donor to help her two sons who have hemophilia A

Kaitlin Bartholomew

“It felt so good to be able to give the gift of life!”

Charlotte, NC

Alice Drennon

My Story as a CVID Patient

Houston, TX

“We know for a fact it saves lives."

Due to changes in U.S. border policy, they no longer able to donate plasma in in the U.S.

Chihuahua, Mexico

“It makes me feel good to know I am helping people.”

Due to changes in U.S. border policy, Edgar is no longer able to donate plasma in in the U.S.

Mexico

“It made me feel good to donate regularly and know that I was making an impact and helping someone who is sick.”

Due to changes in U.S. border policy, Luis is no longer able to donate plasma in in the U.S.

Matamoros, Mexico

Celebrity Chef’s Passion for Promoting Plasma Donation

A recipe for a plasma donor

Brock Kartheiser

College Friendship Inspires ‘Super Donor’

St. Louis, MO

Father, Nemo, donates plasma for his young daughter, Daniela

A Father Gives His Plasma and His Love

"Nemo also has a very special and personal motivation for donating plasma – his 13-year old daughter, Daniela."

Sandy Hook, CT

NFL star Autry Beamon plasma donation recipient

“As a football player, I thought I was invincible”

Retired NFL Defender Sees Plasma Donors as the ‘Real Heroes’

West Bloomington, MN

Woman holding frisbee after donating plasma

From Pet Doctor to Plasma Donor

Meet this veterinarian who is already a four-time donor!

Philadelphia, PA

Darian Sundberg

First Time Plasma Donor & Convalescent Plasma from COVID-19

New York City, NY

Aubrey & Jonathan Conley

It's a family affair for the Conleys

Maple Glen, PA

Ashlee BeGell

A true team effort

Glendale, AZ

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