Published by Kirby Winn on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Blog

Aryn Lloyd
Aryn Lloyd, pictured on a recent advocacy trip to Washington D.C. for Breakthrough T1D.

Aryn Lloyd leads a busy, active lifestyle that includes running, biking, and keeping up with family and volunteer activities. And, she is a strong advocate for policies and funding in support of Breakthrough T1D and its mission to advance treatment options and progress towards a cure for type one diabetes.

Living with type one diabetes is a challenge, but it doesn't stop Aryn from taking part in the activities she enjoys and that are important to her, and that includes being a blood donor. (See our interview with Aryn, below.)

Individuals who use insulin to control blood sugar levels are generally eligible to give blood. Having type one diabetes is not itself a reason that an individual would be deferred from blood donation. 

Learn about eligibility for blood donation

Good Giving: Opportunity to Give Financial Support

Blood donors have the opportunity to make a financial donation to nonprofit organizations such as Breakthrough T1D as part of the blood center's "Good Giving" program. After each donation, donors receive email instructions with information on ordering a "thank you" gift, which can be redeemed as a donation to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The amount of each contribution is based on donation frequency. For more information, see www.bloodcenter.org/donorforlife

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Kirby Winn

Kirby Winn serves as Manager, Public Relations for ImpactLife. He enjoys working with media across the blood center's service region to share the stories of patients who have been helped by the generous volunteers who support our mission.

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