My Red Cross Volunteer Story: Susan Saslow

Susan Saslow has volunteered several times a month as a Blood Donor Ambassador in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties in Virginia since 2007. Susan is the one to call on in a pinch for a drive in her area, and is very flexible and reliable! In January 2017, Susan took on the additional responsibility of training other Blood Donor Ambassadors in her area.

A retired Oncology Nurse, Susan has lived in Oak Hill, VA since 1988 with her husband. She has one daughter and three cats. Susan enjoys spending time with her extended family, many of whom live in the DC area, and watching college and professional sports. She also enjoys quilting and exercises every day!

When she was working, Susan volunteered with the American Cancer Society on the Professional Education Committee, where she spoke at nursing conferences and presented continuing education programs regarding oncology.

After multiple spinal surgeries, Susan realized she would not be able to return to work and decided to start volunteering with the American Red Cross.

“The reason I thought of the Red Cross was because of their stellar reputation and my experience with oncology patients and families needing blood products,” she says.

Please join us in congratulating Susan Saslow – Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Blood Services Region's Volunteer of the Month for November 2017!