The holidays are a season of giving—of meals shared, gifts wrapped, and kindness passed from one neighbor to another. But there’s one gift that can’t be bought, boxed, or replaced: blood.

Every day, local hospitals rely on donated blood to help accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies, and people facing life-threatening emergencies. And during the holiday season, that need doesn’t slow down—it grows.

December is one of the hardest months of the year for blood donations. Schools are out, schedules are full, travel increases, and regular donors are often pulled in a dozen directions. At the same time, trauma cases rise, winter illnesses spike, and patients still need transfusions to survive. Blood can’t be manufactured. It can only come from people willing to roll up their sleeves.

That’s why Stay Positive News is proud to host the Sleigh the Need Blood Drive—a chance for our community to come together and make a life-saving difference when it matters most.

When you donate blood, you may never meet the person you help. But your donation could be the reason a mother makes it home to her kids, a grandparent sees another Christmas, or a child gets a second chance at life. One donation can help save up to three lives—all in less than an hour of your time.

Many donors say they walk away feeling lighter—not just physically, but emotionally—knowing they showed up for someone else. It’s a simple act of generosity with a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the donation chair.

If you’ve ever thought, “Someone else will do it,” this is the moment to be that someone.

Whether you’re a longtime donor or giving for the very first time, your participation matters. Bring a friend. Bring a coworker. Bring your holiday spirit. Together, we can help ensure that no one in our community goes without the care they need during the season of hope.

This December, let’s sleigh the need—one donation at a time.

Because the most meaningful gifts don’t come with bows. They come from the heart. ❤️

Editor's Note: Today, I got a text from a friend saying she was being admitted to the hospital, needing a blood transfusion. Every one of us has a story of someone we know who has needed or is needing blood. We are only 5 donors away from being a full event--thank you for helping us fill those spots. Register here. (Walk-Ins are welcome too!)