Did you know?
1. "Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood."
2. "The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 pints."
3. "One [blood] donation can help save the lives of up to three people."
(Facts compiled from http://www.redcrossblood.org/learn-about-blood/blood-facts-and-statistics)
3. "One [blood] donation can help save the lives of up to three people."
(Facts compiled from http://www.redcrossblood.org/learn-about-blood/blood-facts-and-statistics)
4. "In neonates, approximately 20% of red blood cell
(RBC) and most of the plasma products are used for surgical procedures,
of which cardiac surgery is the most common indication." (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1751-2824.2009.01240.x/full)
Take action!
Donate. I'll be honest with y'all. I've yet to overcome my fear of needles and donate blood myself. I tried once in high school, completely chickened out, and haven't tried since - not even after watching bags and bags of blood flow into Ethan's tiny, sick body. It's something I want to do - should do, even - and 2013 just might be my year. How about you? Find a donation opportunity near you.
Tomorrow's topic: Organ Transplant and Donation
Previous topics for CHD Awareness Week - 2013:
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