Blood donations help people with a variety of medical problems, from emergency trauma cases to surgery and cancer patients. It’s estimated that 4.5 million Americans need blood transfusions each year. Without blood donors, these patients wouldn’t have access to life-saving treatment.

Each month, we like to highlight a member of our team who exemplifies our values of hard work and community service. This month, the Denali team choose Alfred Calugay–one of our inspirational branch managers who reminds us that we all have a role to play in serving our community.

For Cliff Walker, being a firefighter is more than a job—it’s a lifestyle. We’re looking for other first responders who go beyond the call of duty, actively contributing to their communities and showing strength, perseverance, and a passion for what they do.

Finding a person with a true passion for their work is rare. But when looking through our staff, it didn’t take long to think of one person whose genuine care makes such a difference for the people she interacts with on the job.