What if you had the power to save someone's life, but couldn't because of your sexual identity. This Talk will challenge the current discriminatory policies in place that prevent gay men from donating blood and identify innovative, yet practical alternatives to these policies.

“Terrell Foster is a senior in the USF College of Nursing, with a minor in public health, and currently volunteers by performing community outreach with Metro Tampa Bay. As the progeny of two Airmen, he witnessed firsthand the sacrifices that service members make on behalf of our nation and the incredible quality of care that military nurses provide. This was a powerful factor in his decision to join the US Air Force Reserves as a medic. After completing his BSN, he plans to earn his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and work as a nurse practitioner focusing on the needs of minority populations.”

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx