January is National Blood Donor Month, serving to recognize the lifesaving contribution blood and platelet donors make while increasing awareness of blood donationsâ critical needs.
Since 1970, the American Red Cross is recognized for beginning the observance of National Blood Donor Month. Due to increased seasonal illnesses during the winter months, among other attributes, donations of blood and platelets decline and demand increases.
According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. Daily blood donors help patients of all ages, including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients and those battling cancer.
RUTLAND The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered
Blood donations in high demand during National Blood Donor Month
Anyone who registers to be a blood donor with Carter BloodCare through January 10 is automatically entered for the chance to win an SUV. Author: Maria Aguilera Updated: 8:26 AM CST January 7, 2021
WACO, Texas Every year 4.5 million American lives are saved by blood transfusions, according to Carter BloodCare. January is national blood donor month and the demand is high.
Linda Goelzer, the director of public relations with Carter BloodCare said they ended 2020 on a difficult note.
High school blood drives contribute about 20% to 25% of their annual blood collections an with fewer blood drives and social distancing, they had a tough time stabilizing their supply.
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