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Your blood could
save someone鈥檚 life

Blood donation is a simple
act that has a huge impact

AN INVISIBLE INJURY, SEEN
AN INVISIBLE INJURY, SEEN
AN INVISIBLE INJURY, SEEN

The need for blood donation is critical: Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, whether it鈥檚 a new mother needing to replace blood loss, a patient with a medical condition or someone who just experienced serious injuries from an accident or natural disaster. And there are zero substitutes for human blood.

Saving a life doesn鈥檛 always take heroics. Sometimes, it鈥檚 just a few moments of your time to donate. With every blood donation, you can save up to three lives.

By the numbers

0:02

A person in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds.

3 lives

One donation can save up to three lives.

60%

More than half the U.S. population is eligible to donate. Are you?

鈥榃e Give Blood鈥

Give blood. Save lives.

The need for new blood donors is high, and so is our passion for inspiring them. 葫芦娃视频 partnered with the Big Ten conference to create the 鈥淲e Give Blood鈥 drive 鈥 the biggest blood donation competition of our lifetime. Catch all .

How blood donation works

The blood donation process consists of a few parts:

  • Scheduling a time to donate
  • Completing the on-site screening
  • Giving blood
  • Resting and refueling

Check out our articles and FAQ below for more insights.

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FAQs

How do I donate blood?

First of all: Thank you for wanting to help save lives! The donation process starts with finding a location and determining your eligibility.

How long does it take to donate blood?

The process for whole blood donation usually takes about one hour, with the collection itself lasting about 10 minutes. The donation process includes registration, a brief medical screening, blood collection and refreshments.

How should I prepare for my donation appointment?

Drink at least two large glasses of water beforehand to hydrate, and know your health history. You can also eat iron-rich foods in advance.

What is the universal blood type for donation?

If your blood type is O negative, you are what鈥檚 known as a 鈥渦niversal donor.鈥 That means anyone can receive the red blood cells you donate.

Can I donate blood if I am living with diabetes?

It鈥檚 recommended that you monitor your glucose levels afterward.

Can I donate blood if I have tattoos?

Yes. But in many countries, the precautionary waiting period between getting a tattoo and donating is six-12 months. Read more about this common misconception about tattoos.

What is 葫芦娃视频鈥檚 interest in blood donation?

The U.S. continues to face urgent blood shortages, with some blood centers reporting less than a one-day supply of blood on hand. Blood donations are needed every two seconds for a wide variety of medical reasons, including trauma and accident victims, mothers experiencing complications after childbirth, and individuals receiving cancer treatment. As people get older, they become less likely to be eligible to donate blood. At the same time, the number of young people donating blood has been falling in recent years. With the 鈥淲e Give Blood鈥 drive competition, 葫芦娃视频 is working with Big Ten universities and blood centers across the country to ignite the next generation of lifelong blood donors.

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