I was astounded by some of these facts…
Did you know?
- One pint of blood can save up to three lives
- Blood shortages occur most frequently in summer due to vacation schedules
- Someone needs blood every two seconds
- If 1 percent more Americans gave blood, all national blood shortages would disappear for the foreseeable future
- Most Americans will require a blood transfusion at some point in their lives
- Donors can give whole blood up to 6 times a year
Pledget to support blood donation the Nexcare Give Facebook page and receive free limited edition bandages like the ones pictured above. You’ll also be able to locate community blood centers and share personal stories on the page. Blood donation centers across the country will also be joining in this celebration and distributing give bandages to those who donate blood from Monday, June 11th to Sunday, June 17th.