In thanks for taking time to help, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma June 1-30 will receive a $10 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice. I don’t care if it’s a minute, an hour, a day, a year, that blood that goes to extend time with a loved one is precious,” she concluded.
That’s what I think about when I’m giving blood.
So every single minute that got extended, we were grateful to have. It feels empowering to know you can make a difference in any one of those people’s lives,” she said.Įlizabeth lost her own mother to cancer, but credits blood donation with extending and improving her mother’s quality of life during her battle with the disease. “It could be a baby needing blood or someone in a car accident – people all around the nation could use that blood and my blood could go to all of them. New Hampshire blood donor Elizabeth O’Brien has been rolling up her sleeve for years after learning her O negative blood type was universally accepted by all patients. This is the perfect time to give, especially for those who haven’t given in a while, or who have never given before. June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, a day meant to raise awareness of the need for a safe, diverse and stable blood supply and to recognize volunteer blood donors. The public can help ensure continuity for patients by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now and in the weeks ahead. Platelet donors are especially needed at this time. The need for blood is constant, with someone needing a blood transfusion in the U.S. The Red Cross collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed in May to meet the needs of patients. VermontBiz A concerning shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the American Red Cross blood supply. Help celebrate World Blood Donor Day June 14
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