Holiday Blood Needs

With your help, we can prevent that small holiday gap from becoming a big problem.

One patient with severe trauma can require 100 units or more of blood and blood products — which could be most of a hospital’s supply. When unexpected blood needs happen around major holidays, doctors may have to make the impossible decision of who gets a blood transfusion and who will wait for one.

It’s the blood already on hospital shelves that saves patients in emergency situations.

Consider giving an extra gift around the holidays, or even ask other people to donate during these time frames. Maybe you know someone who likes to volunteer or give a little something extra this time of year. Why not introduce them to blood donation, one of the simplest ways to make a huge impact?