January is National Blood Donor Month. Winter is one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs. During the winter months, inclement weather often results in cancelled blood drives, and seasonal illnesses like the flu may cause some donors to become temporarily unable to donate.

When you donate blood or platelets you may be helping a cancer patient, or someone battling a life threatening illness or injury. Approximately 1 out of every 7 people entering the hospital needs blood, 1 donation has the potential to save as many as 3 lives and only, 3 teaspoons of blood can save a baby’s life.

Contact One Blood and find a donation site today!!!

https://www.oneblood.org/

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With the recent tragedy and with fewer people donating in the winter months your donation will be a great help to those in need.  When you donate blood or platelets you may be helping a cancer patient, or someone battling a life-threatening illness or injury. Approximately 1 out of every 7-people entering the hospital needs blood, 1 donation has the potential to save as many as 3 lives and only, 3 teaspoons of blood can save a baby’s life.

There are also some benefits to you:

It feels great to donate!

You get free juice and delicious cookies.

You get a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening!

It’s something you can spare – most people have blood to spare… yet, there is still not enough to go around.

You will help ensure blood is on the shelf when needed – most people don’t think they’ll ever need blood, but many do.

You will be someone’s hero – in fact, you could help save more than one life with just one donation.

Be sure to stop by and donate if you can. For more information please contact the leasing office at 772-461-0444 or visit, https://www.oneblood.org/

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