# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CzmU6QpO6Pu
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- **Posted:** 2023-11-13T20:00:29.000+00:00

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“I’m very thankful that blood was there when I had my miscarriage and needed the blood transfusion.”

Brittany Kesel grew up in a family that prioritized donating blood, and she became a blood donor as soon as she was old enough in high school. Once she graduated from college and became busy with her career and family, giving blood fell off her radar for a bit, until a personal experience reminded her of the importance of lifesaving blood.

Brittany was six weeks pregnant when she began to hemorrhage. At the time, all she could think about was the heartbreak of losing a baby, until her doctor shared with her that if she had not made it to the hospital when she did, her own life may have been at risk, too. Three units of blood helped save her life and made sure she could be there for her then 5-year-old son.

Now, she donates blood whenever she can, even though she’s busier than ever: in 2021, she and her husband were ecstatic to find out she was pregnant again, and they have one-year-old twins! ❤️

Brittany says regardless of whether someone may need a blood transfusion during their lifetime, donating blood is an easy way to give back, and she’s grateful it was there for her.

“You never know what’s going to happen,” Brittany said. “What if my blood could help someone else or maybe even a family member that may need a blood transfusion? So anytime that we can put it out there and help people, then there’s no reason not to.” 

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