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Donating Blood
Introduction
How many of you have either donated blood or have heard of one of your friends donate blood?
I’m sure this applies to pretty much all of you.
As of right now, at least this was my impression, donating blood is viewed by most people as something that is the right thing to do, however if you don't donate it might not make a huge difference, similar to voting.
A few years ago, my father was in a car accident and needed a blood transfusion that possibly saved his life. Ever since then I have been donating blood very often and volunteering at blood drives whenever I am able to.
With the never ending demand for blood growing every day, you should attempt to donate as soon as possible, it may just save a life.
Today, I will introduce you to the world of donating blood by informing you of who is in need of your blood, why you should donate, and how exactly you can donate.
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So why donate blood?
As you know, blood is essential for human life.
Blood carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, fights infections, and helps heal wounds and there is always a constant need throughout the US for blood.
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institue, “more than 5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the US and Canada”
The article goes on to state that,”Someone needs blood every 2 seconds”
The demand for blood is constant, the supply is not. There are 4 main reasons why you should donate:
Your donation directly saves lives- according to Memorial Blood Centers, ”If you began donating blood at the age of 16 and donated every 56 days until you reached 76, you would have donated over 48 gallons of blood, potentially saving over 1100 lives!” In other words, every time you donate, you help save the lives of up to 3 people. Think about that for a second.
It is such a quick procedure that it’s not really an inconvenience at all- Donating blood takes about 1 hour. 1 hour is all it takes to save up to 3 peoples lives and
Introduction
How many of you have either donated blood or have heard of one of your friends donate blood?
I’m sure this applies to pretty much all of you.
As of right now, at least this was my impression, donating blood is viewed by most people as something that is the right thing to do, however if you don't donate it might not make a huge difference, similar to voting.
A few years ago, my father was in a car accident and needed a blood transfusion that possibly saved his life. Ever since then I have been donating blood very often and volunteering at blood drives whenever I am able to.
With the never ending demand for blood growing every day, you should attempt to donate as soon as possible, it may just save a life.
Today, I will introduce you to the world of donating blood by informing you of who is in need of your blood, why you should donate, and how exactly you can donate.
Body
So why donate blood?
As you know, blood is essential for human life.
Blood carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, fights infections, and helps heal wounds and there is always a constant need throughout the US for blood.
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institue, “more than 5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the US and Canada”
The article goes on to state that,”Someone needs blood every 2 seconds”
The demand for blood is constant, the supply is not. There are 4 main reasons why you should donate:
Your donation directly saves lives- according to Memorial Blood Centers, ”If you began donating blood at the age of 16 and donated every 56 days until you reached 76, you would have donated over 48 gallons of blood, potentially saving over 1100 lives!” In other words, every time you donate, you help save the lives of up to 3 people. Think about that for a second.
It is such a quick procedure that it’s not really an inconvenience at all- Donating blood takes about 1 hour. 1 hour is all it takes to save up to 3 peoples lives and