Did you know that every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and that more than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day? I always knew blood supplies were an important factor in each city especially during certain times of the years but it's hard for me to grasp that every 2 seconds someone is in need of the blood supplied by various agencies. It's something that many take for granted until it's needed. We all have our own supply of this precious gift but not all have the ability to give. In fact, according to the Red Cross less than 38% of the population qualify to donate. Regardless of which percentage line you fall upon, each of us can help contribute to adding to the nations blood supply.
I work with someone who takes it upon himself to organize a blood drive each year. I usually donate at his drive as well as the one organized through my church. I spent a lifetime afraid of needles and would always shy away from donating until a loved one and friend were hospitalized and were in need of blood. I wasn't able to donate for them specifically but as a wife, mother, daughter and sister I couldn't bare the thought of someone needing something that I can so easily give.
Thinking about giving it a chance? You don't need to wait for a drive in your area in order to donate just check online for the blood centers in your area. Most have walk in availability.
So maybe you've already talked yourself out of trying to donate. Too busy, hate needles, faint at the sight of blood well there are other ways to save lives and it's as easy as picking up a pen and signing the back of your drivers license to be an organ donor. All it takes is a pen.
What are you waiting for?
Make a difference in somebody's life!
Make a difference in somebody's life!
