03/31/2026
Today is the day! If you have not signed up it's NOT too late.
Walk-Ins are welcome and, 16 -17 year olds can donate with parents permission.
The attached pic shows where to go in the church to donate and there are signs on the entry doors.
Here are the top 10 reasons you should donate blood TODAY...
10. You get free snacks
9. You get a free shirt
8. Our Blood Institute has a donor rewards program
7. Hospice Support: Blood products are sometimes given to patients in hospice care, as part of their end-of-life support. These transfusions can improve quality of life and add precious moments that can be used to say goodbye to loved ones.
6. Surgeries: Blood is a critical part of surgeries, even if it's not used during the procedure. To perform a surgery, enough blood must be available on the shelf in case an emergency complication does arise.
5. Premature Babies: Many premature babies are anemic, unable to naturally replenish their red blood cells like term infants can. Blood products – specifically those negative for common antigens – are needed to help these babies.
4. Trauma: After trauma, blood units are given immediately to replace what was lost due to internal or external bleeding. Often, these situations don’t allow hospitals the time to type-match the blood units, meaning universal O negative blood units are needed.
3. Childbirth: Blood loss after childbirth remains a leading risk factor for maternal mortality. Many patients require rapid transfusion of multiple units of blood to replenish what is lost during birth.
2. Cancer: Red blood cells and platelets are given regularly to patients undergoing chemotherapy, to replenish what is lost as a result of the treatment. These products often give an immediate and noticeable boost to the patient's energy level.
1. Life Saving: Donating blood is a simple, selfless act that has lasting impact. 1 blood donation can save up to 3 lives.
Did you know that more than 1.2K donations are needed every day. Did you know, only 10% of eligible donors actually donate. Did you know, every 2 seconds someone in the US needs blood.
Book your appointment today...
https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/689384