There are countless reasons to donate blood but here are three that are the top of our list.
- You help others, especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene! Hurricane Helene has caused significant devastation, and, in the days after landfall, has also disrupted the ability to collect lifesaving blood products throughout the Southeast.
- You’re among a select minority. Less than 38% of the population is eligible to give blood or platelets, so if you’re one of them, consider yourself among the chosen few.
- You may need a blood donation one day. It’s estimated that about 25% of people will need blood at least once in their lives. Although there’s no direct correlation between giving blood and receiving it, you may be as grateful one day as someone else currently is for the donation.
If you’re looking for a different kind of way to help hurricane relief efforts, this may be perfect for you. If you’ve never given before or your approaching a large milestone of donating, we’d love to have you!