Blood is a vital resource used in various medical treatments, surgeries, and emergency situations. Patients will medical conditions such as anemia, cancer, severe injuries and during childbirth often require blood transfusions to save their lives or improve their health. That is where generous blood donors such as yourself come in. Each blood donation can save at least three (3) lives. It is crucial for blood to remain on the shelves throughout the year and so we encourage everyone who is able to donate blood. Without the constant support of generous volunteer donors, blood and platelets may not be ready the moment patients need them for lifesaving transfusions.
- Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply.
- Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type in the most serious situations.
- Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.
