January is National Blood Donor Month

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This month is National Blood Donor Month. Someone is in need of blood every two seconds. A whole blood donation takes roughly an hour and can be donated at any blood drive. A platelet donation can take about roughly three hours when done by appointment and they’re cells in your blood that form clots and stop bleeding.

Published 5 months ago

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January is National Blood Donor Month

According to the not-for-profit association AABB, National Blood Donor Month originated in 1969 when President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation declaring the monthly observance.

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Jonesboro Sun

Red Cross recognizes National Blood Donor Month

JONESBORO — This January, the American Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are asking people to score big for patients in need while getting a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl…

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Central Queensland Today

Roll up for blood donation

Deciding to donate blood may be small, but it has a big effect on those in need, with Lifeblood Rockhampton Donor Centre calling for more volunteers. In Rockhampton, over 50 donors per day are needed to give blood, plasma and platelets to help ease patient demand. For Ivan Richardson, he has happily rolled up his sleeves for the past 10 years, making 42 blood donations, with number 43 happening next week. “I saw the need to assist those who ne…

5 months ago

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