Urgent need for blood donors now!
Your blood donation can make the difference between an adequate supply and a shortage. All blood types are needed, especially type O negative.
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Carolyn organizes blood drives.
Carolyn can't donate, but the Red Cross blood drives she organizes give many others the opportunity to donate blood.
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Why is your blood needed?
Only 38% of Americans are eligible to donate blood and of those only 8% do. That amounts to only about 3 out of every 100 people. Your donation makes a difference.
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Why do you give blood?
Every reason for giving is unique. Your story and the reasons why you donate can be inspiring to others.
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Why the need is urgent:
It is critical to ensure that patients of all blood types can be
Many blood donors are busy with summer activities.
Severe summer weather can keep some donors away.
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What Happens to Donated Blood?
Your blood is precious... but before it can go into the patient's body, blood travels an important journey. Read More »
Are You Eligible to Give Blood?
Travel to Mexico? Tattoos? Diabetes? The sniffles? Are you eligible to give blood?
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