This weekend…spend an hour giving a part of yourself to others. Give the gift of life with your blood donation.
According to the American Red Cross, the summer months are a tough time of year to collect enough blood for patients to help them battle an illness or injury. People are away on vacation. High school and college students are out of class for the summer. And, many businesses and industries that host blood drives have fewer staff available to give blood.
Yet the need for blood is constant, no matter what the time of year. Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. There are countless reasons why someone may need a blood transfusion, including: surgery; serious injury; cancer or burns. Also people with blood disorders may require blood during their treatment.
The reason people give blood is just as varied. They may know someone who has needed blood. They are aware of the continual need for blood and want to make a difference. Or, they know that such a small percentage of those who can give actually do; and some see giving blood as a simple way to give back just because they can.
Please consider taking an hour this weekend and donate blood. You can find a location nearest you by going to the American Red Cross website.
For further information, or to schedule a donation time, you can also visit givelife.org, or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE.
And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
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