I gave blood every 3 months for about 13 years.
Then, when I was diagnosed and treated for thyroid cancer, I was told I was ineligible for 5 years.
Last month, the American Red Cross contacted me, saying that the rules had been changed. It was now only 1 year, so I went back and donated my O negative blood and got my sticker and lapel pin. It’s something that always makes me feel good.