Did you know a pint of your blood can help save 3 lives following component (red cell, platelet, plasma) separation in the next forty-two days? But the Blood Guy, whose real name is Nathan Baker, is also a good guy: He has donated over 68 gallons of blood in his lifetime.
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As millions of Americans finish gift purchases this holiday season, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to give the most meaningful gift of all – the gift of life – by donating blood or platelets. Donations significantly drop in winter months, however, and raise the need for blood drives this time of the year. It means she still has a year and a half of treatment to go. To encourage donations, all those who come to donate December 23, 2015, through January 3, 2016, will get a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
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“We want to make sure especially around the holidays that’s those patients don’t have to wait for the blood they need”, Katie Marshall, External Communications for Red Cross.
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The 10th Annual New Year’s Resolution Blood Drive begins Thursday, Dec. 31 and will be held at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City. He has volunteered as a transportation specialist for six years and drives about 14,000 miles each year. However, you can reserve a donation time.
While all blood types are helping, those with rare blood types have the potential of saving lives with a low chance of survival.
More information on local volunteer opportunities is available online at red crossblood.org.
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The 12 Hours of Giving Blood Drive, hosted by American Red Cross, took place at the Par-a-dice Hotel in East Peoria on Monday. The Red Cross urges donors who have made a commitment to donate during the holiday period to keep their appointments. High school students and other donors 18 and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
