Meet Ashley

Ashley Eastman would often accompany her mother to the Central California Blood Center to give blood before she was old enough to donate. It is no surprise that she then began donating regularly at the age of 18. She donated for the first time during a work blood drive and has continued to donate whole blood regularly even when she moved out of the area for college.

As a frequent donor, Ashley then learned about the great impact that donating platelets can have on our community. Nearly 50% of platelets donated in the Central Valley go to cancer patients.

According to Ashley, it is not hard to stay motivated knowing that the simple act of donating has the potential to save multiple lives, “I’ve also developed a personal goal,” she says, “to donate 1,000 times in my lifetime”. She is well on her way with over 120 platelet donations to her name. Ashley also documents her donation journey by posting selfies with the hashtag “#journeytoathouusanddonations.” She documents her donations to inspire others and to educate the public on the importance of donating. She always looks forward to her appointments and saving local lives.