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Did you know every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood? Every day, 44,000 units of blood are needed to treat patients at U.S. hospitals. The need is constant.
Did you know each blood donation has the potential to save up the three lives? Your donation can be separated into red blood cells, plasma and platelets to treat patients with different needs. The gratification is instant.
The average adult’s body contains 10 to 12 pints of blood. When you donate blood, you give about one pint. Your body replenishes that donated pint in 24 hours.
There is no substitute that covers all the needs of human blood transfusion. Current blood substitutes are only designed for oxygen carrying capacity, they have no effect on the ability of blood to clot or prevent hemorrhaging.
Only about 38 percent of the population is eligible to give blood. Of those eligible, only eight percent actually donate. Give blood.
If you’re willing to give blood, American Red Cross, sponsored by the Lincoln County Democratic Club will be having a Blood Drive. The Blood Drive will be on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lincoln County Democratic Club, 244 Firehouse Lane, Troy, Mo.
The American Red Cross announced a program for young donors ages 16-21 to earn a scholarship. Donor’s ages 16-21 who show up at the Lincoln County Democratic Club to donate May 15-Sept. 3, 2012 are eligible to enter a drawing for the scholarship. Don’t miss your opportunity to donate blood and possibly earn a scholarship.
If interested in The American Red Cross Blood Drive, or the scholarship, please call Betty Shrum at 636-566-6236. Please bring a valid photo ID.
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