- Students make up 21% of local blood donations.
- If all eligible donors donated at least twice a year, it would greatly strengthen our nation’s blood supply.
- 70% of blood donations help patients with ongoing treatments like chemotherapy.
- Every 2 seconds someone needs blood.
- Donating blood only takes about an hour and a single unit can help save three lives.
- Odds are 1 in 3 you’ll need blood in your lifetime, but only 1 in 33 that you’re a regular blood donor.
- When you donate blood at your high school, you’re helping your school compete for a $1,000 award.
- Graduate with honor! Donating 6 times during high school will earn you a Red Cord.
- Drinking caffeinated drinks and eating fatty foods before you donate can affect your donation.
- Eating a healthy, well balanced meal and drinking plenty of water will help ensure a great donation experience.