Reasons to Give Blood Basics!

Reasons to Give Blood Basics!

1. Volunteer blood donors are the main source of blood products for hospital patients.
2. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion.
3. One blood donation may help save the lives of up to three people.
4. About 20 percent of the blood supply is donated by high school and college students.
5. Nearly 70 percent of people will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime, yet only 5 percent of those eligible give blood.