Since I have come to the U.S., I was always thinking about
giving back to the community that generously provided me with the Fulbright scholarship.
I thought for quite a bit of time about different volunteer opportunities
nearby since not having a car limited my options. Meanwhile, I remembered that
the Student Union has always hosted Red Cross Blood Drives, and I immediately
knew this was the best way to express my gratitude. I checked their schedule
for the next blood drive so I could attend. The day of the donation, after a
long, but necessary medical screening process, I finally donated one complete unit
of blood. Afterwards, I felt immensely satisfied and happy that I was finally
able to return the favor, at least to some degree.
Ali Alsaqqa is a
Fulbright Grantee from Gaza studying Physics at the University at Buffalo.
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