In this courageous episode of Dream Small, Jason and Whitney welcome a very special guest — their oldest daughter, Delaney “Bug” Small. What starts as a casual, laughter-filled chat in their brand-new “luxury” basement studio quickly blossoms into a deeply moving story of resilience, purpose, and the power of small dreams.
Laney shares how a terrifying medical emergency after a tonsillectomy turned into a personal mission to help others. After losing 50% of her blood and receiving two life-saving transfusions, she founded Laney’s Love, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about blood shortages and bringing hope to hospitalized kids.
From launching her first blood drive to partnering with Riley’s Cheer Guild, Laney’s story is a powerful reminder that small acts — a pint of blood, a deck of Uno cards, a homemade bracelet — can lead to life-changing impact.
🩸 Laney’s Love Blood Drive📍 Location: Outside the Small family home📅 Date: Friday, July 26⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM💻 Sign-up link:
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11613778?fbclid=IwY2xjawK1wVFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2d21xMUVDOG5WQXpQdURxAR6A5O73AMeMbf1th_fhB7oNJmRx2VtbAnuANK1ajwt0XrNEeZW7ueK7wsON9w_aem_n0fpsVb60PjSbHWQrq7hqw
🧃 Bonus: Blood donors get a handmade bracelet from Laney — and possibly lemonade from her siblings!
Feeling inspired? Here’s how you can help:
- Donate blood — locally or in honor of Laney’s Love
- Support Riley’s Cheer Guild
- Share this episode to spread awareness
If you’ve been encouraged by Laney’s story, please:✅ Follow/Subscribe⭐ Leave a rating or review📤 Share with a friend who could use some inspiration
Email: DreamSmallPodcast@gmail.com
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"Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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