Follow the Journey - Miles of Kindness: A Documentary That's Saving Lives One Mile at a Time
This summer, lifelong friends Lori Talbot and Marie Forrestal (an ADRP Past President) will embark on an extraordinary journey across historic Route 66 to shine a spotlight on one of healthcare's most persistent challenges: the chronic blood shortage.
Traveling more than 2,500 miles in a retired ambulance affectionately known as Rosie the Rescuer, Lori and Marie will visit blood centers, meet donors and recipients, connect with healthcare professionals, and collect stories that highlight the lifesaving impact of blood donation. Their goal is ambitious but simple: inspire 2,500 blood donations — one donation for every mile traveled.
Miles of Kindness is more than a documentary. It's a movement to inspire blood donation, raise awareness about the blood shortage, and remind people that one act of kindness can save a life.
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Hadden Carswell
"'Thank you' is simply not enough to express my gratitude for blood donors. Without donors like you, I would not be here."
Dikari Joseph
"If someone were scared to donate blood, I would say to do it. You never know whose life you might change. You gave me a chance to continue to live life to the fullest and seize every moment. I'm grateful."
Cassidy Hall
"Strangers have given us the last two years of our daughter's life and will likely give her the rest of her life. For us, blood donors have meant one more birthday, one more Christmas, every month with our precious baby girl."