After Jack Lawrence received a lifesaving heart transplant in 2022, his wife Eliza discovered the importance of blood donation and has committed to giving back to her community ever since.

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Community members can attend a free event and tour University of Utah Health’s largest AirMed helicopter, meet the crew, and participate in fun, family-friendly activities on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

When Mike Gamble (right) was shot in a random act of violence in 2023, he relied on his wife, Lisa (left), and his trusty companion, Chase, to pull him through a long recovery. The Kaysville couple shared their full story with us in honor of National Trauma Awareness Month.

Linda Shober was one of nearly 100 donors who gave blood in memory of her late daughter-in-law, Heather Hussey Shober, during a memorial blood drive held at the ARUP Blood Services Sandy Donor Center.

Dan has been donating blood since 1997, but he was inspired to do so long before that—watching his father give blood when he was young planted the seed early. As soon as he was eligible, Dan began donating at age 18 in Michigan, a practice he’s continued ever since.

On December 18, 2025, the HOSA club hosted its annual Christmas Blood Drive and set an ambitious goal to have 300 donors register, a milestone that would have a significant impact during a time when blood donations are critically needed.