Recognizing the importance of donating blood compels me to want to make my own donation so that I may be able to save someone’s life. But, my sexuality has always prevented me from being able to donate and I look forward to a day when I may be able to donate without any special stipulations. Despite all the knowledge we have acquired regarding HIV/AIDS, the medical and scientific breakthroughs, and advancements in testing there is still fear and stigma which is the basis surround the bans.