Victoria Goodwin
Victoria Goodwin's passion for blood donation began in high school, where she coordinated blood drives through DECA. Now a forensic psychology student at LSU, she brought that same commitment to service to her campus by organizing a Vitalant blood drive. Her experience interning in an emergency department deepened her understanding of how lifesaving blood donations are for patients facing trauma, surgery, and other medical emergencies. Through her leadership, she inspired others to make a meaningful difference in their community.
Guinevere Hobdy
Guinevere has been a dedicated blood donor since age 21 and believes blood donation is simply about helping others. For the past five years, she has served as the Nevada Department of Transportation's blood drive coordinator, bringing colleagues together to support patients in need. In 2026, she celebrated her birthday by hosting a blood drive that collected 22 units of blood, calling the generosity of her coworkers the best gift she could receive. Her passion continues to inspire others to make a lifesaving difference through donation.
Rodney Hatzenbihler
Rodney
turned a simple question at his first Knights of Columbus meeting into a lasting commitment to saving lives. Since 2018, he has coordinated six blood drives each year through Knights of Columbus 2760 at St. Joseph Church in Mandan, North Dakota. Rodney values the relationships he's built through the drives, but says the most rewarding part is knowing their efforts help save lives.
Jennifer Lambert
Jenniefer
serves as the Assistant Activities Director at Mesa Regal, where she is passionate about bringing people together to make a meaningful impact in their community. As a blood drive coordinator, she inspires residents to support lifesaving blood donations while encouraging first-time and returning donors alike. Jennifer believes in the power of community and kindness, and takes pride in helping create opportunities that give others a second chance at life. Her dedication continues to make each blood drive a success.
Mike Pastor
Mike has dedicated decades to supporting blood donation, personally donating nearly 22 gallons of blood over the years. Though he is no longer able to donate due to age and medication requirements, he continues to give back by hosting blood drives through the International Rice Festival alongside his wife. Mike's commitment demonstrates that there are many ways to help save lives and support the blood supply.
Detective Trever Cook
When you see a blood drive posted in your community, I would encourage you to ask yourself: “If you had the chance to save someone’s life today, would you step up, would you answer the call, would you accept the challenge, would you make a difference, would you save a life, would you be a hero?”, Detective Cook.