Did you know that less than 10% of Americans donate blood?
February is Heart Health Awareness Month! It takes less than an hour to change the world! Schedule your donation today!
Fact: Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States will have a heart attack. Many of them need blood products while in surgery.
Fact: There are over 500,000 open heart surgeries performed each year, and many require blood transfusions to survive. Donating blood can save their life.
Donating blood saves lives
Someone needs blood every few seconds in the United States. And more than 4.5 million Americans would die every year without lifesaving blood transfusions. You can make a difference. Every pint of donated blood has the potential to save three lives.
Dogs can donate, too!
Your dog can donate blood, too. Check with your veterinarian and the Humane Society to ensure you know the local rules and regulations for this type of donation.
So SleevesUp and help us reach our goal. Make and keep an appointment to give blood to the American Red Cross.
Challenge your friends (or anyone for that matter) to a friendly competition! Who will win the battle to do the most social good for your community?
Put your virtual blood drive campaign against one or even multiple other campaigns to see who can recruit more blood donors for the American Red Cross.
