I am a faithful blood donor. My parents taught by example, unintentionally, that blood donation was the second duty of citizenship after voting. Plus, I am O– so errbody out for my blood. This is all to say that I go here lots. The staff are super quick to process you and get you into those lazy boy chairs in the back. I love the nurses who are so sweet and attentive when I say my blood drains quickly and the needle needs to be taken out promptly. And, the snacks are the best I’ve ever had at any Red Cross. I purposefully book morning appointments so I can have cinnamon raisin toast with butter and grape juice after my donation: perfect elevensies. So donate blood. Vampires and babies with cancer need you!