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Lauren Larsen

Due to complications during childbirth, Lauren Larsen used 200 pints of blood and blood components.  Today, Lauren and her family are thankful to the blood donors who provided her with the gift of life.

“No one really knows when a medical emergency will hit him or her or someone they love. I certainly didn’t,” said Lauren. “But…Blood Centers of the Pacific (BCP)...was there for me.”

In November 2001, Lauren ran the 2001 New York Marathon to raise $50,000 and 500 blood donations for BCP and/or America’s Blood Centers. Today, Lauren is devotes her time in promoting the cause of blood donation as a national blood donation advocate.