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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

My adult daughter had rare a-plastic anemia (related to bone marrow and not anemia).   For many years she continued working while surviving on getting blood transfusions.  She was always so grateful for the generous blood donors. She had one donor that was a better match and he came in every week just to donate for her...what a generous soul!

She then had a bone marrow transplant and became a poster for success. (total cure) She was in the news and became a spokesperson for bone marrow foundation. It has been 5 years now and she often speaks about how blessed she is.  Many people do not realize that donating bone marrow is another option.

Her bone marrow donor was a beautiful 19 year old college student who did not realize how profoundly she could change one person's life.  They have since met and have become friends.

I think back on the months at Johns Hopkins sharing the halls with those others that did not make it. That is something you will not find in the news.

Reading this has brought tears to my eyes...thank you, thank you, thank you to those that donate.

Eve

Dec 07, 2016 06:59 AM
Ambassador
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Paul, Our area blood bank hit some critical levels this year and put out calls for donors.  I give about 4-5 times a year, need to get better at giving sooner after hitting the 8 week interval so I can squeeze in another 1-2 pints a year.  Right now, too soon since my last donation to give again.  Bill

Dec 07, 2016 04:54 AM
Rainmaker
4,456,506
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Paul I used to give Blood since the early 1970's... and there was a time when Red Cross used to track how much you gave and then they lost my information and copped an attitude with me so I stopped giving... Endre

Dec 06, 2016 11:56 PM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

They are always in need.

Dec 06, 2016 10:59 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I have one more year before I can start donating again - 5 years post cancer. I'd been a regular donor for over 30 years.  I look forward to donating once again.

Dec 07, 2016 07:20 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Great shout-out, Paul. My understanding is that blood banks are often short of needed blood.

Dec 07, 2016 03:55 AM
Rainmaker
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Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

did my part

Dec 07, 2016 03:19 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

That Big Red Bus will be in the parking log of my local grocer.

I won't be able to walk by this time.

Dec 07, 2016 09:36 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I am one but, thanks for the nudge to get back in and donate this month, Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington!

Dec 07, 2016 07:31 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

They won't take mine due to my travels out of the Country within the last 6 months.

Dec 07, 2016 07:01 AM
Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I hate needles but this is always a good thing.

Dec 07, 2016 04:58 AM
Rainmaker
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Kathryn Acciari
Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA
Mortgage Loan Originator

Our area has a constant need.  I have a friend who has a rare type and donates as regularly as possible.

Dec 07, 2016 04:55 AM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Marc Swartz, CPA, CA, Real Estate Broker nailed this one!

Dec 07, 2016 04:46 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Nope, didn't know. There are always a few friends on FB that donate on a regular basis. I do not.

Dec 07, 2016 04:16 AM
Rainmaker
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Make it happen

Dec 07, 2016 04:15 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Great reminder - and the post by Mike & Eve Alexander is very, very inspiring.

Dec 08, 2016 08:21 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for the suggestion Paul!

 

Dec 07, 2016 08:23 PM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, I try to keep all my red in me.

Dec 07, 2016 03:09 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I will be donating next week at my grand daughters school blood drive.

Dec 07, 2016 01:33 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington I am perhaps above the age group for blood donors....

Dec 07, 2016 01:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thanks

Dec 07, 2016 12:30 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Good reminder, Paul.  A lot of us don't think about donating blood around the holidays.

Dec 07, 2016 11:07 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Thanks for reminding me.  It has been 9 months since I have been there

 

Dec 07, 2016 10:20 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I hope more people do, Paul. I'm the universal donor. I need to give more often. 

Dec 07, 2016 09:49 AM
Rainmaker
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the reminder, I will.

Dec 07, 2016 09:46 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I will before the end of the year.... that's a good thought...

Dec 07, 2016 09:15 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I used to give blood regularly then got anemic and they wouldn't take it. That's been a while.  I should try again.  Thanks for the reminder, Paul.

Dec 07, 2016 08:37 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

I donate on a semi-regular basis, and have for many years.  I'm scheduled to donate plasma in January.

The holiday, for whatever reason, the blood banks tend to be in particular need.  Don't forget LifeSource (our local blood bank) in your holiday gift-giving.

Dec 07, 2016 08:01 AM
Rainmaker
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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

I am one.  I have a univeral blood type

 

Dec 07, 2016 07:33 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good reminder to do your part!

Dec 07, 2016 07:33 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Always important and a good reminder.  

Dec 07, 2016 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Blood has got to be up there in importance like breathing & beating of heart

Dec 07, 2016 06:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I donate when ever possible

Dec 07, 2016 06:08 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

Nice message Paul.  

Dec 07, 2016 06:07 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a very good reminder.

Dec 07, 2016 05:33 AM