We work together every day to do important work. But today, we want to accomplish something even more meaningful. The Red Cross has to collect 15,000 blood donations every day to have enough blood to help patients in 2,700 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country. That’s a lot of patients in need and all of us, coming together, can help ensure patients receive life saving blood.

Join your peers at Nationwide Insurance and make an appointment to donate today!  Donors among our associate population far exceed the national giving rate of 10 percent. And our diversity helps patients of all backgrounds get the best match, which — according to the American Red Cross — reduces the chance of complications when transfusions are needed by those with rare blood types or conditions such as sickle cell disease.

Besides knowing you’ve helped change a life, you’ll also get a half day of paid time off for each successful donation and can earn up to two full days each year.

And don’t forget to post your donation on Yammer using the hashtag #UniqueBloodMatters

So SleevesUp and help us reach our goal. Make and keep an appointment to give blood to the American Red Cross.