Make a difference on Wednesday September 25th at 9-2pm to donate blood at Staples Distribution Center. All associates are eligible to pledge to donate blood.
Every 2 seconds in the U.S. someone needs a blood donation. In just one 15–30-minute blood donation, you can save about 3 lives. One blood donation yields about 1 pint/unit of blood. Lots of donors are needed every day to help patients. For example, a single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood. Also, the average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 units. Transfusions are predominantly needed by cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. About 25% of the blood supply is used by patients battling cancer.
The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components. Your donation will be greatly valued to those in need!
Thank you in making this a great, successful event. Let’s make the goal of saving 100 lives with our total blood donation!
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.
