“I love giving blood,” remarked Whittemore, surrounded by nurses who were gently fanning her and handing her an ice pack. “It is free to do, and it is so important to give what we can to others. Plus, they give ya Lorna Doones at the end!”

“I am not big on needles, so it wasn’t easy to drag myself to the donation center today,” added Whittemore, a stream of blood spurting from her arm as the needle shifted. “But then again, there is not a lot I wouldn’t do for a sweet treat. And these aren’t just any cookies, these are Lorna-freakin’-Doones!”

“I’d say this donation was an overall positive experience,” said Whittemore, throwing up one last time before pocketing another pack of cookies. “’Cause I do love me a shortbread biscuit! Mmm-MM!”

At press time, Whittemore was donating to the World Wildlife Fund just for the little panda stickers they send in the mail.