Facing Blood Donation Fear to Save Lives
Was it Eleanor Roosevelt that said, “Do one thing every day that scares you.”?
Well, last week I did something that has scared me for my entire life when I put on my big girl panties and donated blood for the very first time and I DID IT!!! Man, does it feels good to conquer a fear!
Now that I know what to expect, next time will be easier, and for anyone who has feared donating blood, I am writing this post to share the real scoop on exactly how it works. You too can do it! It’s really not that big of a deal. But first…
Why Is It Important to Donate Blood?
From www.redcrossblood.org:
* 1 pint of donated blood can save 3 lives
* Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood
* Approximately 41,000 blood donations are needed every day
* 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer yearly, many will need blood sometimes daily, during chemotherapy
* A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood
* Donated blood has a shelf life, which is why continuous donations are needed …