National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month! According to the American Red Cross, there is a 97% chance that someone you know will need a blood transfusion. According to Dr. John Neff, "Forty to 50 percent of all citizens are able give blood, but only four or five actually do.” This means that a small number of donors are providing blood for the nearly 5 million people in the U.S. who receive life-saving blood each year according to the National Library of Medicine. If you are interested but have never given blood, the Mayo Clinic offers a great resource for what to expect and the American Red Cross offers tips to help make the experience positive. Also, check out your nearest donation center.


Guest post by Alisa Greene