North Country Reporter

January is National Blood Donor Month, an opportunity for us all to recognize the selflessness of America’s blood donors. This month was first proclaimed by President Richard Nixon in January of 1970 as a way to pay tribute to voluntary blood donors while encouraging more people to give.

The need is great. Every two seconds in this country, someone needs blood. The latest statistics show that an average of 42,000 blood components are used by patients every day. At the same time, just three percent of all Americans donate blood. Older Americans are among the most frequent donors, while the percentage of younger donors – those between the ages of 16 and 24 years old – who gave blood actually decreased by double digits between 2017 and 2019.

As medical professionals, we understand the importance of ensuring there’s blood on the shelf when it’s needed the most. We want to thank all the donors who make this lifesaving difference possible. Follow the link below for a blood donation center near you.

https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html

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