1. Life is Bigger Than You

The 11 Laws of Life live at the core of everything we do at Carter BloodCare. They encompass why we exist and what inspires us. No matter what aspect of Carter BloodCare you are a part of, you see these 11 Laws come to life and see how they affect everything we do.

We have a responsibility to acknowledge that life and the care for that life, is larger than our personal wants and desires. At Carter BloodCare, we strive to keep the bigger picture in sight, which includes staying humble and understanding that it is the combination of a community of efforts and the drive of people that cultivates success.

2. Love Springs Life

The 11 Laws of Life live at the core of everything we do at Carter BloodCare. They encompass why we exist and what inspires us. No matter what aspect of Carter BloodCare you are a part of, you see these 11 Laws come to life and see how they affect everything we do.

At its highest form, love takes on a life of its own. When compassion and kindness are delivered intentionally, love becomes a real, tangible, life-giving entity. Each donation through Carter BloodCare is an action driven by love that helps save the lives of others.

3. People Inspired by Life Inspire Life in People

The 11 Laws of Life live at the core of everything we do at Carter BloodCare. They encompass why we exist and what inspires us. No matter what aspect of Carter BloodCare you are a part of, you see these 11 Laws come to life and see how they affect everything we do.

The greatest role models in life are the ones who lead by example. When we are inspired to act by the actions of those around us, a chain reaction of life is left in our wake. At Carter BloodCare, the relationships we have with one another are the reason we are inspired to do what we do.

4. Life Is Full of Choices

The 11 Laws of Life live at the core of everything we do at Carter BloodCare. They encompass why we exist and what inspires us. No matter what aspect of Carter BloodCare you are a part of, you see these 11 Laws come to life and see how they affect everything we do.

Life can only be lived right now. You cannot change your past. You cannot control your future. But you can choose to make a difference with the present. At Carter BloodCare, we ask that people choose to give life. We ask that they make the conscious decision to make a contribution that will help provide a tomorrow for someone in need.

5. Life Builds Community - Elba Garcia

The 11 Laws of Life live at the core of everything we do at Carter BloodCare. They encompass why we exist and what inspires us. No matter what aspect of Carter BloodCare you are a part of, you see these 11 Laws come to life and see how they affect everything we do.

Community extends beyond town, city, and state. Community is family and the blood that Carter BloodCare provides connects new and old family members together, regardless of genealogical relation. Unlike other blood service organizations, Carter BloodCare believes in seeing the local impact come to life in our family, friends, and neighbors. This personal touch brings the needs and goals closer to home and closer to our heart.

6. A Life of Purpose Produces Passion - Ruben Escobedo

The 11 Laws of Life live at the core of everything we do at Carter BloodCare. They encompass why we exist and what inspires us. No matter what aspect of Carter BloodCare you are a part of, you see these 11 Laws come to life and see how they affect everything we do.

Every person has a unique part to play in life. In discovering our plan and the responsibilities that come with it, we define our purpose. When our purpose and our actions become harmonious, passion is produced. At Carter BloodCare, there’s something for everyone to do. Doctors are on the front lines of saving lives. Drive Coordinators bring the community together. The staff keeps everything running and donors give their most precious resource. Once you discover how you can contribute to the mission, it sparks a fire—a passion for purpose. You realize that you are a part of something great.

7. Life Begins with Action - Don Armstrong

The 11 Laws of Life live at the core of everything we do at Carter BloodCare. They encompass why we exist and what inspires us. No matter what aspect of Carter BloodCare you are a part of, you see these 11 Laws come to life and see how they affect everything we do.

Without action, there is no life. Movement creates the world and perpetuates the life that exists today. The wind is the action that spreads the seeds that become the trees that produce the fruit that feeds life. The act of donating our time, money and blood continues life, and for Carter BloodCare, saving lives is at the heart of our mission.

8. Hope Brings Life - Nicole White

The 11 Laws of Life live at the core of everything we do at Carter BloodCare. They encompass why we exist and what inspires us. No matter what aspect of Carter BloodCare you are a part of, you see these 11 Laws come to life and see how they affect everything we do.

A positive outlook inspires positive results, and this unwavering hope becomes contagious to everyone. At Carter BloodCare, we look to inspire hope in others with our outlook on life, the results that we strive to achieve and the lives we look to help. We believe the recipients ultimately feel this positivity.

9. A Healthier Body Creates A Healthier Life - Thomas Guerrero

Your body is a vehicle that can take you anywhere your heart desires, as long as that vehicle is taken care of. With our hands, we are able to build, and we are able to bless. With our head, we are able to create, and we are able to contribute. However, it’s with our heart that we are able to grow, and we have the ability to give. At Carter BloodCare, we know that when healthy people give blood, it gives others a chance at a healthy life.

10. Giving Life Gives You Life - Phil Bukowski

When we help others, we immediately feel rewarded, and life itself is the greatest gift that we can give. We are fueled by this cycle of giving, whether it is a mother giving birth to her child, a person giving life through friendship or a donor giving a pint of their lifeline. Donors who give regularly earn a sense of pride knowing that they are making a significant contribution to those in need and feel personally connected to the people and mission of Carter BloodCare.

11. Life Begins New Every Day - Yasma and Everett Dunkley

Each morning, the sun rises on the possibilities of the day ahead. New ideas and new lives are being born. At Carter BloodCare, it takes donations made each day to help the community and keep the local blood supply filled. It takes us working each day to make a positive impact on those who need it most.