There is an immediate blood shortage. The American Red Cross is encouraging everyone who is eligible to give now to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for Patients. Hospital demands are continuing to outpace incoming donations.
Top 10 Reasons to Donate Blood:
- Donating blood saves lives.
- It is a good way to give back to your community.
- The act of giving is selfless.
- You receive a free mini-physical.
- Every two seconds someone needs blood.
- The blood supply needs constant replenishment.
- One pint can help up to three people.
- Most people are eligible to donate blood.
- There is no substitute for human blood. It cannot be manufactured.
- You will have someone’s undying gratitude.
Click here to head over to the American Red Cross to find a donation drive near you!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/coronavirus–covid-19–and-blood-donation.html
Important Information:
You may still donate after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. Knowing the name of the manufacturer is critical in determining your blood donation eligibility.
The Red Cross follows the highest standards of safety and infection control. For the safety of our donors and staff, the Red Cross will require all those at blood drives and blood donation centers to wear face masks regardless of their vaccination status. Valve face masks are not permitted. Face shields can be worn in addition to face masks but not as a substitute.
