Donating blood saves lives. Every two seconds of every day, someone needs blood. Since blood can’t be manufactured outside the body and also has a limited shelf life, the supply must constantly be replenished. We can play a vital role in helping people in our communities by donating. 37% of the population is eligible to donate blood, yet only 5% actually do. A common misunderstanding is that accident victims are the patients who use the most blood. But in fact, people needing the most help include those being treated for cancer, undergoing orthopedic or cardiovascular surgeries, or being treated for inherited blood disorders. With every donation, we can provide hope, strength, and courage to patients in need. For this year’s campaign, we’ve set a goal for 25 WD’ers to pledge to donate 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.
