There are probably more than a hundred reasons explaining why some people may never donate blood. Some people are afraid of needles while others faint at the sight of blood. Many people do not realize the shortage of blood supply or how they could help save a life. Some live in such a rural area ...
Did you know someone needs blood in the U.S. every two seconds? Call 888-723-7831 or visit http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu (the current blood shortage is for type O-). Stanford Blood Center is holding a digital photo contest now though Nov. 30 (check http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu/news/special_events.html) for rules and details. The month of November is filled with more special offerings if ...
You might be a card-carrying member of your local blood donation group; but do you really understand what your blood type is? Do you know where your blood goes after you’ve donated it for the greater good? And more importantly, do you know what kind of blood you would receive if you were to need ...
According to the Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every 2 seconds. But only 5% of eligible residents donate blood every year. Donating blood is an excellent way of saving a life, or two. If you have never donated blood, you should seriously consider it. Why Do People Need Blood? People need ...
Blood donating is not just donating blood anymore. In this article you will see the other ways that your donation can be used. You can donate your blood, Double Red Cells, Platelets, and Plasma. There are guidelines that need to be followed as in with any blood donation. There are some very good reasons to ...
Donating plasma is a quick way to get some spare cash when your finances are tight. It’s a favorite method for college students, or anybody, to get money quickly and do some good at the same time. But is it something you can do? What some people don’t realize is that plasma donation is conditional…and ...
Your husband is in serious car accident and is rushed to a nearby hospital, bleeding profusely from head injuries. Your mom experiences significant blood loss during complicated open-heart surgery. We take for granted that blood will always be available if it’s needed. Thanks to the folks who regularly donate blood for transfusions, it almost always ...
