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Donor Dustin

“People always ask me ‘What drives you to donate?’ Growing up, my Grandma would always say ‘Boy, if someone needs help, help them. Even if you don’t know them, help them. Because it’s the right thing do.’ This philosophy has been instilled in me since I was a child. My… Read More

Donor Susie

For Susie Lee, mother of two daughters and a retired nurse, giving comes naturally. She has given blood for 45 years and even donated a kidney to her husband’s cousin. When asked about her motivations, Susie had two very personal reasons: Danilo and Sakura. While the names are made up… Read More

Employee Raymond

“BBH offered an in-house training program and that really appealed to me. Once I got started and into the weeds a bit, I was blown away by the people I interacted with because donors were coming in with such selfless motivations. I am humbled every day to be a part… Read More

Employee Marc

“When I originally began working for the BBH, I was looking for work in an organization with a purpose I could get behind. I believe in the mission of the Blood Bank of Hawaii and the need it serves within our community. However, now that I’ve been here almost 15… Read More

Employee Leonard

“I work at BBH because of the impact of our mission. We get the opportunity to provide a lifesaving gift that literally saves lives, to the people of Hawaii…our ohana. < Previous Next story >… Read More

Employee Traci

“In a world of chaos and crisis, Blood Bank of Hawaii gives me hope for humanity. I am surrounded daily by people who are willing to put the needs of others as a top priority in their lives. It has been and continues to be a truly heartwarming and inspiring… Read More

Employee Michele

“The Blood Bank of Hawaii is a community, an ohana. It’s the donors who come in to make a difference and the staff who help to make that difference of meeting the goals of the mission of what we do.” < Previous Next story… Read More

Employee Melissa

“My role at Blood Bank of Hawaii is the single most impactful job I’ve had to date. Not only am I working with community members from all walks of life, but what I do extends and saves actual lives! When I go to sleep tired at night, no matter what… Read More