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We all should be concerned with the recent decline in blood donations as reported by the American Red Cross.
This critical nonprofit collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed in May to meet the needs of patients.
The need for blood is constant, with someone needing a blood transfusion in the U.S. every two seconds.
Platelet donors are especially needed at this time.
The public can help ensure continuity for patients by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now and in the weeks ahead.
Please, take time to consider donating blood -- then just do it.
You can save lives!
To make an appointment to donate, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App; visit RedCrossBlood.org; call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
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