Donating blood can feel intimidating – maybe you’re not a fan of needles, or maybe you think there’s just not enough time in the day. Your lifesaving donation is sure to be worth it, though. Here are a few of the reasons why you should donate blood:
- Your single blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives. That’s incredible.
- Every two seconds, someone needs blood in the U.S. There is no substitute for your valuable donation.
- Donating blood is free.
- Your blood stays in the community’s hospitals, helping local patients.
- Donating blood burns 600 calories.
- Approximately 32,000 pints of blood are used in the U.S. each day.
- One out of every seven people who enters a hospital will need blood.
- One day you or someone you know may need blood. Why not pay it forward?
- Not enough donors give. There is currently an urgent need for blood.
- You may not be able to cure cancer, but you can help give someone strength to fight it.
- It’s an act of kindness and compassion. The world is always in need of that!
- Think of the snacks! So many snacks!
- You can ask a friend to donate with you, or catch up with a good book while helping save lives.
- Grandparents, grandkids, aunts, uncles, moms, dads, teachers, friends, neighbors — all count on blood donors.
- As a thank you, if you come to give this October, the American Red Cross will automatically enter you for a chance to win one of five $500 gift cards redeemable at hundreds of merchants, courtesy of Tango Card. Please, don’t wait! Schedule your donation appointment today.