09/10/2026
"Within a few minutes of hearing about the tragedy, one of the team leads who had been there a long time, said, 'Help me get some chairs for the waiting room.' And I said, 'Why?' and she said, 'You'll know in about 20 minutes.'" David Leitzke, Donor Site Representative
Twenty-five years ago, the September 11 attacks changed our nation forever. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the courage and sacrifice of first responders, and the countless survivors, families and communities whose lives were forever changed.
For our colleagues who were working that day and of the response that followed, remain vivid 25 years later.
In this series, members of our staff reflect on what they remember from that day and how the events of 9/11 shaped their understanding of the lifesaving impact of blood donation.
Their stories remind us that behind every blood donation is an opportunity to help someone in their greatest moment of need.
Today, we remember. We honor those we lost. And we recognize the donors, staff, and communities who came together to help.
🩸 Remember. Honor. Give.
