Published by Kirby Winn on Monday, October 13, 2025 in News Releases
A local blood donor and current student at Saint Ambrose University, Brenna Teerlinck, will be inducted into the Fresenius Kabi National Blood Donation Hall of Fame on Monday, October 13. Brenna is among 12 blood donors and volunteers from across the U.S. to receive the honor in 2025. Her induction will take place in the main lobby of the ImpactLife headquarters in Davenport.
Fresenius Kabi National Blood Donation Hall of Fame - Induction of Brenna Teerlinck
11:30 a.m., Monday, October 13
ImpactLife headquarters (5500 Lakeview Pkwy.)
Joe Berry, Senior Account Executive with Fresenius Kabi, will be in Davenport for the induction ceremony. "The Fresenius Kabi Blood Donation Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for their extraordinary commitment to blood donation," said Berry. "Brenna is among the youngest inductees ever to the Hall of Fame and is well qualified for the recognition due to her personal commitment to blood donation and by encouraging her peers to help save lives as well."
Brenna is a graduate of North Scott High School (2025) and is currently a first-year student at Saint Ambrose University. She was nominated by Tori Tebbitt, ImpactLife Account Manager, to recognize her commitment as a blood donor and blood drive coordinator. As Tori wrote in her nomination:
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Brenna started giving blood in 2023, as soon as she turned 16. Brenna lost her dad and brother when she was very young in a motorcycle accident. Her cousin, Trevor, took on the role of that big brother. Trevor had a rare genetic disease called DADA2 that caused his immune system to fight against itself. He spent a lot of time in hospital and there were many times he couldn’t even go outside to play with friends. Brenna witnessed Trevor battle DADA2 and, in his lifetime, receive 588 units of blood to give him more time with his family and friends.
Now, Brenna is a freshman at Saint Ambrose University. She continues to donate regularly, oftentimes bringing friends along with her to our donor center (many being first time donors themselves). I share her story often when speaking with different community groups and especially high school students because it is young donors, like Brenna, who we need to answer the call to donate – to sustain healthy blood supplies and help patients who need it most – giving the gift of time, no matter how short or long it may be.
Brenna is a donor who puts our name to action, creating a lasting Impact and touching so many lives.
See more of Brenna's story in this video from 2023.
About the Fresenius Kabi National Blood Donation Hall of Fame
As a global health care company, Fresenius Kabi is Committed to Life. The company’s products, technologies, and services are used for the therapy and care of patients with critical and chronic conditions.
Fresenius Kabi has partnered with blood centers, through the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame, for more than 25 years. This program was developed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to blood donation.
Each year, the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame honorees are featured in a commemorative calendar shared with blood centers nationwide, celebrating their inspiring stories and contributions. To learn more about the 2025 inductees, visit the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame website.
ABOUT IMPACTLIFE
ImpactLife is a nonprofit, independent, community blood center founded in 1974 that provides lifesaving blood products and services to more than 130 hospitals and emergency medical service providers in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. ImpactLife is one of the top 12 blood providers in the U.S. supporting the needs of patients, hospitals, EMS partners, and medical researchers throughout the country. The blood center’s mission is supported by more than 200,000 volunteer blood donations each year. For more information, see www.bloodcenter.org and find us @impactlifeblood on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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