Donating blood saves lives and provides a resource that cannot be obtained synthetically. Blood is always in demand, and donating blood can also provide a free mini-physique and community service. People with type O negative and rare blood types are especially valued as donors.
The simplest reason to donate blood is also the best: when you donate blood, you can save someone else’s life. For people who need extra motivation, there are many other reasons to consider donating blood and to make it a habit to donate regularly. It’s important to keep in mind that there is no synthetic substitute for whole blood, and that whole blood and a number of blood products come exclusively from donors, meaning that a blood donation provides the medical community with a resource that would otherwise be unobtainable.
According to statistics maintained by the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. Maintaining the blood supply to meet blood needs is a difficult task because blood has a short shelf life and shortage is a recurring problem. Blood is used in surgery, emergency medical care, and the treatment and management of a variety of diseases. The need for blood, in other words, never stops.
Individuals interested in community service and who want to contribute to their communities may wish to donate blood as a way to get involved in the community and promote community well-being. Patients who have had blood transfusions may wish to consider donating blood as an expression of appreciation for the anonymous donor or donors who have received blood, and donating blood also guarantees that there will be blood when the donor, a friend or a family member needs it. People who prefer to know where their donation is going can engage in direct donation, depositing blood before a surgical procedure for themselves, or donating blood to a friend or family member in need.
Another reason to donate blood is that it comes with a free mini-physique. While people shouldn’t give blood if they think they’re unhealthy, or use donating blood as a free screening for STDs, donating blood gives people the opportunity to be seen by a nurse who will take the signs vitals and will provide basic information about the health of the donor and if problems are identified during the blood screening, the donor will be notified. This screening process is done to confirm that the blood will be safe to use, but it also benefits the donor.
People with type O negative blood are especially in demand as donors, because their blood can be infused into anyone. People with rare blood types may also be valued as donors, as their gift of rare blood can help someone with the same blood type who may need it. However, all blood types are equally welcome in blood banks and blood collections.
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