Blood Donated by San Francisco Art Dealer Mayer Flaks

Mayer Flaks is not a marathon runner but after witnessing the two bombings at the Boston marathon in 2013, he realized how easy it is for unforeseen tragedy to strike. It also made San Francisco art dealer Mayer Flaks aware that in moments of extreme emergency, hospitals may not always have an adequate blood supply if people don't donate enough blood before an emergency. Being healthy and capable of donating blood, Mayer Flaks decided it was once again time for him to donate his own blood to help save others.

Although it was the unfortunate bombings that reminded Mayer Flaks of the importance of donating blood, he knew his blood would not be used to help the victims. In fact, Mayer Flaks blood would not even be leaving the State of California. But, Mayer Flaks is proud of himself for willingly going to the Red Cross. He likes to think that in some persons' life, he will forever be an unknown hero.

Mayer Flaks doesn't live the life of a philanthropist. He does make charitable contributions, but for the most part, he is an aspiring art dealer in San Francisco. Living in a large and famous city, Mayer Flaks can only image what it would be like to be targeted for a terrorist attack. Unfortunately, the reality is all too real. Mayer Flaks donates his blood hoping that it will not be necessary to use, but in an emergency, it is there to save one or more lives.

Mayer Flaks admits he is not a fan of needles. That is why for so long, he did not donate blood. It took the Boston bombings to remind him that tragedy is possible and not limited to cities a world away. Mayer Flaks isn't sure he'll donate every 56 days, as is possible through the Red Cross, but he is sure he will donate more often.