As we enter summer 2019, it is time to relax and enjoy longer days and beautiful, warm Tennessee nights. For most, this is the time of the year to make memories and travel with family to enjoy a little rest and relaxation.
Summer is also a prime time to consider giving blood at your local Red Cross. Blood banks across the nation experience a dramatic decline in donations during summer months. Many people are traveling on vacation during this time of year, or busy with outdoor projects, and that means fewer people attending blood drives.
That’s why donating right now is so important!
Here are some facts to consider about summer blood donation:
1. It takes just one hour to make a simple donation. Plus, you can schedule your appointment through the Red Cross blood donation app.
2. One pint of blood can save three lives.
3. Every two seconds in America, someone needs blood.
4. Thirty-seven percent of Americans are eligible to give blood, but only 10 percent do.
Typically, the months of June through August are always critically low months for our blood donations. I ask you to please remember, the need for blood and platelets never takes a holiday in our community. We need you to roll up your sleeves, come in from the heat, and take some time to enjoy the cool air-conditioning in our donation center and donate blood to help save lives. The sunshine will wait, but lives cannot.
If you would like to schedule your donation by phone, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or visit our website at RedCrossBlood.org.
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