Did you know that the US is experiencing a nation-wide blood shortage?
Every day, blood donors help patients of all ages: accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. And every blood donation can help save or improve the lives of at least three people.
This holiday season, join us in making difference to someone’s life by making a blood donation!
How to Donate:
1. Click on the Pledge to Give Blood button! Fill in your info and leave a comment!
2. Find a place to donate near you. It can be any blood donation bank in your area! some places to donate below:
https://www.vitalant.org/#
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive?cid=nonbrand&med=cpc&source=google&s[…]RqIDplEcovmT_YXQ6PtMHkf4020MiNHxoCD2MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
or search “blood donation banks” near you
3. Learn the eligibility requirements of the blood bank you’ve chosen for your donation. Unfortunately not everyone is eligible to make blood donations and while we wish it were more inclusive of everyone, US blood banks must adhere to federal regulations. Some of these eligibility factors include: medications, medical conditions, travel to certain countries, and personal history. You can also consider making a financial donation here: https://www.redcross.org/donate/blood-services-donation.html/
Thank you for making a difference by giving blood!
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.
