"Your Blood. Their Hope." Podcast

MKBC’s monthly podcast is another great way to connect with the only community blood center serving your local hospitals!

Our monthly podcast is hosted by Krista Hill, MKBC Community Engagement Manager, and Jonathan Ortiz, Team Leader at MKBC’s Hamilton Donor Center, and is produced by our IT and in-house audio specialist, Jesse Kendra.

“Your Blood. Their Hope.” explores the world of blood donation – featuring stories from some of our amazing blood donors and blood drive sponsors, as well as grateful transfusion recipients and our dedicated Blood Center staff. In addition, we share information on why it is important to donate blood, how easy it is to sponsor a blood drive, what current donation eligibility guidelines are, and more.

“Your Blood. Their Hope.” is available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts; you can also click on any of the links below to listen to a past episode!

Episode 1 – Welcome to “Your Blood, Their Hope.”
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

This episode introduces you to our hosts, describes how they found themselves members of the MKBC family, and goes into detail about what our broadcast will bring. CLICK HERE

Episode 3 – Myths of Blood Donation – Pt. 2
Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Our hosts continue to break down some of the most common myths about donating blood. Is there an age limit for donating blood? Will my medication keep me from donating? Hear some of the most common myths regarding blood donation and if they actually affect your ability to give blood. CLICK HERE

Episode 5 – Sofia Groves Pt. 2
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Part two of our interview with Sofia Groves, whose toxic reaction to a Lupus medication caused a stroke, coma and three-month hospital stay. Hear also about the amazing opportunity Sofia recently had to meet some of her lifesaving heroes. CLICK HERE

Episode 7 –
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Episode 2 – Myths of Blood Donation – Pt. 1
Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Can I give blood after going on a vacation? What if I have a tattoo? Is it possible to donate too often? Hear some of the most common myths regarding blood donation and if they actually affect your ability to give blood. CLICK HERE

Episode 4 – Sofia Groves Pt. 1
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

When Lehigh Valley resident Sofia Groves was a sophomore in college, she suffered a toxic reaction to one of her Lupus medications, which resulted in seizures, a coma, and a 95-day hospitalization. Our hosts sit down with Sofia to learn how blood donations played a pivotal role in saving Sofia’s life. CLICK HERE

Episode 6 – Maria Callanan
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Our hosts are joined by transfusion recipient and blood donor advocate, Maria Callanan. An Easton native, Maria received two blood transfusions during a critical health emergency peaking during the Christmas season. She now helps spread the word in person and across her social media channels. CLICK HERE

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