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Give Blood, Save a Life

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs donated blood. Donated blood is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. The need for donated blood is constant since blood cannot be manufactured outside the body and can only be stored for a limited time before use.

While 38% of the American population is eligible to give blood, only a small percentage donates. Donating one unit of blood may save the lives of up to three people. Donating blood helps save lives and can boost a donorā€™s sense of well-being. Consider donating blood if you are eligible.

Individuals who have received a COVID-19 vaccine are still eligible to donate blood. Donors who have recovered from COVID-19 and are symptom-free may also be eligible to donate after a specified period. Contact your local blood donation center for details related to COVID-19 and blood donation.

Make an appointment to donate.

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ā€‹Donate blood save a life. Give love to those in need.

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Those who are hesitant about donating blood for the first time will find that the donation process is easy and that saving lives is deeply gratifying. If you can, consider making an appointment to donate blood and support patients who need it most.

Find a donation site near you: https://www.aabb.org/for-donors-patients/give-blood

ā€‹Bood is the best gift you can give. Donate blood today

Suggested Messaging:
Sometimes the most needed gift isnā€™t money or time but something more personal and precious. By donating blood or platelets, you can save lives by restoring holiday joy to the family of an ill or injured person. If you are open to donating blood, visit https://www.aabb.org/for-donors-patients/give-blood to find the nearest location to donate.

ā€‹Be a hero. Donate blood.

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You can be a hero! Donating blood is a lifesaving resource for those who need it most, like accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. Make an appointment today: https://www.aabb.org/for-donors-patients/give-blood

ā€‹Donate blood. Save a life.

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Donating one unit of blood may save the lives of up to three people. The process is quick, safe, and easy. It is a lifesaving resource for those with critical health conditions. Donate today: https://www.aabb.org/for-donors-patients/give-blood 

ā€‹Tell a friend. You can save a life.

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California, along with the rest of the nation, is experiencing a blood shortage. If you can, tell a friend to consider making an appointment to donate blood that will support patients with critical health conditions. Find a blood donation center near you:  

https://bit.ly/AABBdonate


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