If you are healthy and between the ages of 17 and 65, do something amazing—give blood
We all have it, and donating it can save up to three people's lives. The donation process only takes about 10 minutes of your time, but the benefits to yourself and others are priceless. What exactly is this simple act of kindness? It is donating blood. Every two seconds in the US, someone needs this precious resource1, and approximately 40,000 units of blood are needed in hospitals and emergency treatment facilities every day. Without this selfless gift from their fellow2 Americans, an estimated five million people would die each year.
The need for blood donations is strongly felt during the winter months in the US. People are busy getting ready for the holidays, which can mean tight travel schedules, little rest, and no time to donate. In addition, the winter weather resultsin seasonal colds and more traumatic3 injuries which may require increased amounts of blood. All these add up to a shortage in blood supplies, which is especially noticeable in January. Luckily, since 1970, January has been recognized as National Blood Donor4 Month. The American Red Cross tries to raise more public awareness about the importance of donating blood. Local chapters5 have offered incentives6 like getting a pound of coffee for giving a pint7 of blood. Celebrities have even dropped by blood donation centers to thank donors that have already shared generously. They also encourage others to help save lives with the simple act of giving blood.
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