Lizzie Bell is one of just 700 people in the world a rare blood disease called Diamond Blackfan Anemia. As a result, she I must have a blood transfusion every couple of weeks. She was featured on the television show ABC's "Extreme Makeover" because of her amazing spirit, courage and her success at raising awareness and donations to the American Red Cross. She received the "Hero" Award for Ambassadorship on behalf of the American Red Cross for her amazing efforts!

"I'm alive because people like you who continue to donate blood. But I'm not the only child in need of blood. There are many children who need blood transfusions because of burns, injuries, and surgeries. The donation of one pint of blood from one adult will save up to three lives. You can help by donating blood at your local Red Cross Donor Center. Make sure to tell them that you're donating in honor of Lizzie Bell. Everyone will thank you for your kindness and generosity!"

Spending so much time in hospitals during the past 15 years also gave Lizzie a clear view of the things that kids need to make them more comfortable and less fearful while they're in the hospital. Lizzie recently wrote a children's book entitled X…which will be arriving in book stores and online later this year.

Lizzie loves to help others but one of her other true passions is for fashion! Lizzie can often be found working on dress designs and has a special part of her room especially sketching designs. Check out some of Lizzie's recent dress styles and see how her design inspiration has been translated into real Emily West fashions!

For more information on how to donate to Lizzie's foundation (The John P. Bell Family Foundation) or to help fund their projects for kids, visit: http://LizzieBell.org. And don't forget to mark your calendars! Annually, June 14th is World Donor Day and blood drives will be in neighborhoods and shopping centers all over the world. It is also the official "Lizzie Bell Blood and Marrow Drive". This year Lizzie will be hosting her first "Telethon" to collect 1 million bags of blood.