John - Arlington, VA

I initially tested negative, but it was a false negative, so I just donated platelets when my wife donated plasma. Then in August, I found out I had high Covid antibodies, so the blood bank switched me to donating plasma!

Aileen - Central Square, NY

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Life graced me with a mild case of Covid and I made antibodies....now I share them!! I have been a platelet donor for several years now so of course after having Covid I wanted to donate Convalescent Plasma. I hope to to help others who are fighting this awful virus and don't have it as mild as I did. I am now on my 3rd of 8 weeks of Covalescent plasma donations.

Jennifer - Tequesta, FL

My children's old principal passed away from Covid and I want to donate in his honor. This is my 4th time donating!

Pete - Palm City, FL

I had it in March and feel fortunate to have recovered and want to donate plasma to help others.

Dusty - Stuart, FL

I want to help people and save lives.

Tanya - Lapeer, MI

I've never been a huge fan of donating blood. I idea of seeing my own blood outside of my body. The Red Cross started to test donated blood for free in October, so I went for a whole blood donation with my husband. Sure enough, I came back positive for antibodies. I decided I should donate convalescent plasma so my husband and I went to the Red Cross in Flint in mid-December. I got a notification from them letting me know that my donation helped, it was a great feeling! As a healthcare worker, I am already vaccinated and I'm very glad to have donated when I was able.

David - Lapeer, MI

My COVID infection occurred immediately following Labor Day 2020. My wife and I were both very ill, mostly with severe fatigue and extreme muscle aches. Thankfully, neither of us suffered any life-threatening respiratory symptoms. In mod October, we both donated whole blood with the American Red Cross, which provide positive evidence of our COVID antibodies. I began to donate convalescent plasma in early December. I have completed four plasma donations and intend to complete four more within the next weeks. I enjoy donating with the Red Cross staff at the Flint, Michigan Blood Center.

Wade - Stuart, FL

I work for the fire department and want to give back in a different way. This is my 5th time donating!

Caleb - Stuart, FL

I'm donating to help save the life of someone else

Curtis - Stuart, FL

Donating plasma is so important in the fight against COVID. My hope is that mine gives someone else a fighting chance

Tim - Stuart, FL

Donating plasma once again to help save those affected by COVID

James - Stuart, FL

Always a privilege and a pleasure to donate plasma to save lives

Arnold - Stuart, FL

3rd time donating plasma with Plasma for Lives!

Rosalina - Nogales, AZ

I’ve been a plasma donor since 2015 I been donating plasma to help find a cure for covid

Melissa - Peru, IL

I am a pediatric therapist and a frequent blood donor. I used to be a frequent platelet/plasma donor until they stopped doing it in my area. When I survived Covid-19 I made the decision to drive over an hour to donate convalescent plasma in hopes to save someone’s life! I couldn’t get a selfie because both arms were “hooked” up

Amber - Aubrey, TX

I tested positive for covid in July and am hoping my plasma can help save someone who’s currently in the hospital, fighting for their life!

David - Stuart, FL

David gave his plasma during our Plasma for Lives donation drive to help give those ill with COVID-19 a fighting chance!

Sammy - Stuart, FL

Sammy participated in Plasma for Lives' Blood & Plasma Donation Drive in order to help fill up the banks with convalescent plasma to help fight COVID-19

Matt - Stuart, FL

Matt donated his plasma with Plasma for Lives in order to aid in the fight against COVID-19

Ben - Port St. Lucie, FL

Ben took part in the Plasma for Lives Blood and Plasma Donation Drive in order to donate his plasma to help with the fight against COVID-19.

Kelly - Florham Park, NJ

Kelly has donated her plasma for the second time to ensure those who are in need continue to have a fighting chance against COVID-19

Mary - Fresno, CA

I am married to a wonderful man and we have 6 kids and 3 grandkids. I had a positive COVID antibody test. I decided to donate plasma after watching a 60-minute special about plasma from COVID patients being “liquid gold”. There were several stories about how the plasma had saved the patient’s lives. I feel very blessed to have survived COVID and it is the least I can do to help others who became much sicker than me. I would encourage anyone to give plasma to help others especially if you have the COVID antibodies. It truly saves lives. I now have made 6 plasma donations.

Elizabeth - Arlington, VA

Did it again! Fifth donation - 770 ml every 28 days. Hope to help up to three more Covid patients!

Rose - Placentia, CA

I was exposed mid March, unfortunately I exposed my family. My 93 year old Mother who I live with, my son and my daughter who was our caregiver while Mom and I were ill. Fortunately none of us had to be hospitalized and that was a blessing in itself. I was inspired by my daughter she had already donated and if I can help one person to recover it's worth it. I am healthy and hope to continue donating.

Kelly - Florham Park, NJ

Covid19 was a traumatic experience physically and emotionally. I really wanted to turn that pain into good by helping other people. I feel like it gave me closure.

Caronline - Orlando, FL

I had covid for 36 days and then donated plasma which was found to be positive for the antibodies upon testing negative. I will be back once the 28 day period is up.

Marsha - Newburgh, NY

I contracted COVID-19 late March, testing positive early April. Symptoms included headache, extreme fatigue, low grade fever, loss of taste and smell. I began to feel better early May . I tested positive for the antibodies late May. I have donated plasma once and would do it again if it saves people's lives.

Kimberly - Newburgh, NY

My children who live in our house were exposed at work (first responders in NYC) in mid March, and it spread quickly. We had 7 people sick and fortunately I was mild enough to care for everyone. My husband was hospitalized twice, the second time with 7 pulmonary embolisms and double pneumonia. We didn't think he would make it, but miraculously he pulled through. When he was in the hospital I decided to donate plasma to help others in our situation. I am scheduled for my 4th donation tomorrow and will continue until I reach my 7th (the limit in my area).

Gloria - Broad Brook, CT

I had Covid back in early February, before we knew it was in New England. I'm one of the lucky ones-I had what I thought was the worst, strangest cold ever but was able to recover even after losing my sense of taste and smell for months. I tested positive for antibodies May 7. In March, my 92 year old aunt was diagnosed with the virus. She was hospitalized and on a ventilator. She fought to survive and made it to a rehab facility. Unfortunately, she had a stroke and we lost her 2 weeks ago. So, I have donated my plasma in her honor in hope that I can help others defeat this horrid virus

Isela - Fresno, CA

Positive COVID test on 4/13. Started with my first symptoms on 4/11 with loss of taste & smell, sweating profusely for 1.5 weeks, stomach problems for 3.5 weeks & testing positive again on day 31! I finally got a negative test on day 46! Although I still suffer from various weird symptoms including smell & taste being distorted, I was finally approved to donate my plasma full of antibodies!

Arnold - Stuart, FL

I participated because I would want help myself if I were sick with covid 19, I felt that giving my plasma is the best way to help others overcome this virus.

Robert - Stuart, FL

Robert donated for his second time! Robert is committed to making a difference in the fight against COVID-19

Dusty - Stuart, FL

Dusty donated for her first time! She aims to make a difference in the fight against COVID-19

Wade - Stuart, FL

Wade was, once again, a part of giving plasma to help save lives at Hog Technologies. Joining with others in the local area to help combine together to possibly be the largest single group collection of convalescent plasma.

Pete - Palm City, FL

Pete donated plasma for the second time with Plasma for Lives! Pete's desire to help those in need is truly remarkable!

Cynthia - Stuart, FL

Emily - Stuart, FL

I donated plasma today because it feels important. It's a tiny personal sacrifice that hopefully changes someone else's life.

Pete - Stuart, FL

I want to help people

Harald - Palm City, FL

Harald donated plasma for an astounding third time with Plasma for Lives! Harald is truly making a difference in the fight against COVID-19!

Jeff - West Chester, PA

Jeff has donated his plasma in the fight against COVID-19

Walter - Jupiter, FL

Walter's plasma contributions give COVID-19 patients a chance to defeat the disease!

Robert - Stuart, FL

Robert has generously donated his plasma on multiple occasions as he realizes that it could very well save the lives of another family's loved one.

Jennifer - Tequesta, FL

Jennifer continues to donate her plasma so that those in dire straits with COVID-19 have a fighting chance to survive and defeat the virus!

James - Stuart, FL

James has donated for the third time and continues to further his mission to helping those with COVID-19 recover!

Harald - Palm City, FL

Harald donated plasma for the second time with Plasma for Lives to truly help make a difference in the battle against COVID-19

Toni - Fountain Valley, CA

Drew - Lake Worth, FL

Tested Positive for Covid-19 and recovered. Now I wanted to use my plasma to help others recover as well!

Dusty - Stuart, FL

I wanted to donate plasma to possibly save a life! That’s an awesome miracle I want to be part of!

Jennifer - Wheaton, MD

Jennifer has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Jaime - Freehold, NJ

Jaime has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Elizabeth - Arlington, VA

Elizabeth has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Max - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Max has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Amy - Southport, CT

Amy has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Haley - Ann Arbor, MI

Haley has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Kimberly - Winter Garden, FL

Due to Stacie and Kevin Rathel sharing their journey so publicly during the most unimaginable circumstances and also having many mutual friends on FB I was constantly seeing updates on their situation and that truly is the reason I immediately knew I wanted to donate plasma as soon as I found out I had the antibodies.

Justin - Miami, FL

I saw that the convalescent plasma therapy option was a really good opportunity for someone who has recovered from this horrible virus to do something good that a lot of other people do not necessarily have the opportunity to do. Until now, I have never had the chance to save someone’s life. This has been a humbling experience that has brought to focus what is most important: health, family, and community.

Victor - Bronx, NY

Victor has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Samantha - Cheektowaga, NY

We could never pay it back, we were just committed to paying it forward.

Hal - Palm City, FL

Giving my Covid-19 Anti-Body rich Plasma is the right thing to do. If I can help save one poor soul’s life from me surviving this pandemic, it’s worth it. My thanks for CEO James Crocker of Hog Technologies for facilitating Anti Body Testing and OneBlood plasma collection. A great team effort for both.

Jennifer - Tequesta, FL

Making the decision to donate plasma required no thought on my part. The simple fact of possibly saving someone’s life was a no brainer.

Wade - Stuart, FL

Wade was a part of giving plasma to help save lives at Hog Technologies. Joining with others in the local area to help combine together to possibly be the largest single group collection of convalescent plasma.

Curtis - Stuart, FL

I donate plasma because I want to give hope to people who have lost hope. I want to help ensure that plasma is waiting on sick people and nobody is waiting on plasma. The cure is with us.

Walter - Jupiter, FL

If I was sick, I would hope some one would donate for me. That’s why I donated.

Ty - Jupiter, FL

Ty was a part of giving plasma to help save lives at Hog Technologies. Joining with others in the local area to help combine together to possibly be the largest single group collection of convalescent plasma.

Robert - Stuart, FL

I just want to help save lives. I’m thrilled to know that donating my plasma might help someone recover from Covid-19!

Teresita - Hobe Sound, FL

I donated because I want to help people get through this pandemic. I have family members that are extremely vulnerable during this time and I would encourage all to donate.

Stacie - Orlando, FL

I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to “pay it forward” and help save up to 3 lives with one plasma donation, especially since it helped save the life of my husband. Plasma offers so much hope against a horrific virus.

Pete - Palm City, FL

Pete was a part of giving plasma to help save lives at Hog Technologies. Joining with others in the local area to help combine together to possibly be the largest single group collection of convalescent plasma.

Martha - Stuart, FL

In the past, people have helped me in many ways, so I must pay it forward. For me, it's not an option!

Lauren - Orlando, FL

I wanted to help another family the way James Crocker helped my dad (Kevin)

Justin - Stuart, FL

I want to make a difference in the pandemic, to help in the research process in developing treatments and to save lives.

Jill - Palm City, FL

When I received a positive anti-body result, the thought of donating plasma was a “no-brainer” for me. This is a small sacrifice to help others in need.

James - Stuart, FL

James donated a second time recently as part of the Plasma for Lives group. “It was really special to have the recipient of his first donation on hand. It was also great to have his brother Curtis donating as well as several other family members. Having Kevin Rathel and his wife Stacie and two of their kids, was a great moment.

Michelle - Stuart, FL

Dave - Lighthouse Point, FL

Dave was a part of giving plasma to help save lives at Hog Technologies. Joining with others in the local area to help combine together to possibly be the largest single group collection of convalescent plasma.

Cynthia - Palm City, FL

Cynthia was a part of giving plasma to help save lives at Hog Technologies. Joining with others in the local area to help combine together to possibly be the largest single group collection of convalescent plasma.

Cheryl - Jensen Beach - FL

I have never donated blood because I have small veins and sometimes they are hard to hit in regular blood draws. After testing positive for Covid-19 and the antibodies, my Dr. asked me if I would consider donating my plasma. I weighed the two choices; a pin prick or saving a life. I chose life!

Laura - Stuart, FL

Laura was a part of giving plasma to help save lives at Hog Technologies. Joining with others in the local area to help combine together to possibly be the largest single group collection of convalescent plasma.

Cecilia - Orlando, FL

I donated in memory of my husband Marvin so other families don’t lose their loved ones to covid.

Austin - Stuart, FL

I chose to donate plasma simply because it’s too easy not to! Having the opportunity to give hope to someone who has no hope it’s one of the most amazing feelings you’ll ever experience!

Arnold - Stuart, FL

I believe that we must do whatever we can to help out our fellow humans get through this virus. I would want help myself if I were sick with covid 19. I’m glad that I was able to participate in this great cause

William - Stuart, FL

William was a part of giving plasma to help save lives at Hog Technologies. Joining with others in the local area to help combine together to possibly be the largest single group collection of convalescent plasma.

Mohammad - Cincinnati, OH

Mohammad has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Kimberly - Fort Pierce, FL

Russ - New York, NY

Russ has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Abigail - Farragut, IA

Abigail has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Lt. Paul - Schenectady, NY

Lt. Paul has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Stephen - New York, NY

Stephen has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Aaron - Port St. Lucie, FL

Aaron has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Kimberly - New York, NY

Kimberly has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Christine - Leesburg, FL

Sheila - Blytheville, AR

Sheila has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Curtis - Tulsa, OK

Curtis has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Charlie - Allentown, PA

Charlie has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Anthony - Camden, NJ

Anthony has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Adrienne - Camden, NJ

Adrienne has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Paul - San Antonio, TX

Paul has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Ronald - Sayville, NY

Ronald has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Alison - Washington DC

Alison has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Jeff - Bonita Springs, FL

Jeff has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Eli - Miami, FL

Eli recently donated plasma following his bout with COvid-19. Eli's father-in-law is 83 years old and has been battling the virus for over a month now in ICU. His father-in-law Lorenzo, also recently received plasma from an anonymous donor and it made such a difference that Eli was inspired to donate himself.

Linda - Bellmore, NY

Linda has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Richard & Maria - Bala Cynwyd, PA

Couple who recovered from COVID-19 donate plasma for coronavirus research

Megan - Chambersburg, PA

York County woman becomes WellSpan Health's first plasma donor for treatment of COVID-19

Theresa - Staten Island, NY

Theresa has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Lynn - Warren, MI

Lynn has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Jill - Brooklyn, NY

Jill has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Adam - Washington D.C.

Adam has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Phillip - Dallas, TX

Phillip has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Diana - Port Jervis, NY

Diana has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Francis - Miami, FL

Miami mayor donates plasma

Kevin - Middletown, PA

After recovery, Middletown man plans plasma donation to help others

Brandon - Chicago, IL

He has dontated plasma 3 times!!!

Elena - Rockville Centre, NY

Elena has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Kimberly - Pompano Beach, FL

Kimberly has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Terry - Amity Harbor, NY

Terry has donated his plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Denise - Eastchester, NY

Over 4 weeks ago my husband and I tested positive for Coronavirus. Thankfully we were never hospitalized. Thank God we are all doing great & well. We are so grateful, and wanted to help. On April 17, we both donated blood & found out we have high antibodies and on April 23, I donated Plasma and hope to help/save someone. Together we will all get through this! From Westchester County, NY, Blood type A+ much love to the New York Blood Center

Christine - Wanlagh, NY

Christine has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Laura - Seaford, NY

Laura has donated her plasma to help save lives, and is making a difference in the fight against Covid-19.

Dara, New York - NY

I have donated my plasma 2 times for far over the past several weeks. I want to spread the word about how simple and easy the process is. This is so important as we have the opportunity to help so many others and fight against this virus. We are stronger as a whole! We all need to do our parts to make a difference to so many who need us.

Jenna - West Chester, PA

I was able to fight off Covid at home with the help of my family. I feel I have made a full recovery at this point and want to do whatever I can to help my fellow Covid-19 fighters.

Kevin & Leslie - Kansas City, MO

After contracting the virus on the Grand Princess cruise ship, couple Kevin & Leslie spent over a month in quarantine. Luckily, they did not experience any symptoms. After their quarantine, they heard the call on their local news for convalescent plasma donors. They made their first trip out of seclusion to their local blood bank, Community Blood Center. "We just wanted to donate and see if we can help some people," Kevin said. "Something good has to come out of this." "We're thinking that they can use the plasma to find a serum or some kind of cure to help people that are suffering so terribly from this," said Leslie

David - Shreveport, LA

Friends tend to do things together. In this case, donating plasma was no different. David contracted coronavirus by traveling, he believes, and passed it to his friend Kevin while celebrating Mardis Gras back in February with their family and friends. After recovering, the two men decided to donate together through LifeShare Blood Center. David has been approached by the family of a loved one in the ICU of a local hospital who was suffering from the virus. “I’m hoping as more and more people have negative test results come back in, that they will be willing to go in because there is no reason to be afraid to do it, and you’ll be saving some lives," Langston said. “I hope this procedure works, they are doing it. And so if it does, people need to line up and give plasma. If this works, they will be saving some lives.” Both friends plan on donating again in the future.

Kevin - Shreveport, LA

Friends tend to do things together. Kevin's friend David had previously contracted Covid-19 by traveling, they believed, and passed it to Kevin, who is a Caddo deputy, while celebrating Mardis Gras back in February, with their family & friends. After recovering, the two men decided to donate together through LifeShare Blood Center. “If this works and they do need the plasma, they may need a lot. So people need to know about it. We were there less than two hours and that includes the screening portion. It’s just something that we need to do and it’s so simple. We’re all in this together, even if we’re apart,” Calhoun said. "We’re all in this together.” Both friends plan on donating again in the future.

George - Columbus, OH

After hearing the call of a local 17yr old who needed plasma, Columbus dentist, George Tzagournis, 49, felt the urge to do his part. Back in March, George had suffered from the novel coronavirus, experiencing some of the worst side effects possible. The father of three knew how important his actions were. “What better way to combat this virus than to actually do something that’s pretty easy…Having three kids who are college age, I would hope that someone else would do the same thing for us if we were in need… it was a no-brainer.”

Robert - Fort Worth, TX

Always putting others first, Father Robert Pace, 53, did not hesitate when asked if he would be willing to donate convalescent plasma for others suffering from the same virus he has just recovered from. After experiencing shortness of breath and hospitalization in March, he felt the call to minister in a different way.

Robert - Miami Gardens, FL

My father is still fighting but we gave him more ammunition to continue fighting with the golden plasma donation!

Curtis - Stuart, FL

Curtis made a plasma donation to help those who are still fighting against COVID-19

Clay - Cartersville, Georgia

After spending 11 days in the hospital in early March, Clay, one of the first in his state of Georgia to be diagnosed with coronavirus, visited Blood Assurance, a blood agency, to donate his convalescent plasma. The 59 year old was a little nervous as his memories of the hospital came back to him, but he knew the value in his plasma. "I had to fight it, I had to fight it, and I know that I have, in my blood, the antibodies that know how to fight this disease, It just goes into them and immediately begins fighting for them. It gives me great honor knowing that I am helping someone else…To know that you have a commodity on inside you, that could help other people get through this, I don’t see how you could not do it, It’s just emotional. Just knowing that you can help someone else. You know, I have to do it."

Karen - Tampa, FL

After contracting the virus in early March, Karen, 56, experienced relatively mild symptoms. An elementary school guidance counselor, she felt the urge to continue helping others by donating her plasma on Monday, April 13. Her gift of hope came just in time with Easter!

Mike - Jupiter, FL

Mike Mangus’ full circle journey of covid-19 has been able to give others hope. His experience with the virus brought him nights of fear when he woke up gasping for air. “It is amazing that you can turn around and provide again hopefully a solution after going through something so crazy and a close to death experience, at least in my situation.” He was able to donate his plasma at a One Blood location in Pompano Beach, only a 45 min drive from his house.

James - Stuart, FL

After recovering from COVID-19, James Crocker donated plasma to save the life of a man he never met. Through Facebook, James was able to connect to Kevin, in turn, giving him life saving plasma. The two have now become "blood brothers" and will share a lifelong bond.

Dwight - Camarillo, CA

Dwight Everett, a recovered COVID-19 patient, awaits his blood draw at St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo. Plasma from the 65-year-old retired electrician went to Ron Shirley, an 80-year-old retired gas company planner who was being ravaged by the same disease.

Diana - Atlanta, GA

A single Covid-19 survivor can provide enough plasma to treat two or three sick patients. Could it help save lives?