“I’ve been the recipient of a lot of gracious giving,” said Gail Boesel, who underwent aggressive chemotherapy to treat Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. While the treatment sent her cancer into remission, it also depleted every ounce of energy she had. Her hemoglobin levels would drop so low during treatment that even the simplest of things — spending time outdoors, having a conversation with a friend or walking across a room — were exhausting. Her daughter Alison noticed the stark contrast in her mother’s demeanor. “Her world started getting smaller and smaller. She really didn’t want to fight anymore.” But, things changed course after Gail’s doctor recommended a blood transfusion to help boost her hemoglobin levels. Throughout her chemotherapy, she received 10 blood transfusions, and each one gave her the energy to do things like have a friend over, celebrate her birthday — and most importantly — continue treatment. And while her daughter has always donated blood throughout adulthood, doing ...