Why Donate Blood?

Why are blood donors important?

• Blood donors save lives - each donation can help up to three hospital patients in their critical time of need.

• There is no substitute for your donation - each and every time you give you make a difference.

• More than 3,000 units of blood are needed each week to meet the needs of our hospital patients.
• Nine out of ten people who live to the age of 70 will use blood during their lifetime, yet less than five percent of the eligible population donates blood.
• In the United States, blood products that are transfused to hospital patients must be from an unpaid volunteer blood donor.

What are some of the benefits of becoming a blood donor?

With a single blood donation, you will do more to help others than most people do in a lifetime. In addition, LifeServe Blood Center rewards and thanks our donors with:

• Blood Donor Identification Cards to track your donation history.

• The ability to earn points for each donation for exclusive rewards available on our Online Store.
• Special recognition for each donation milestone.
• A mini-physical screening that checks blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and iron levels.

TIPS TO PREPARE FOR A POSITIVE DONATION: We want you to feel great after you’ve donated. Prior to your donation: Drink plenty of fluids the night before and leading up to your donation - hydration is key to a positive experience. Eat a good meal - do not donate on an empty stomach. Incorporate a bit more salt in your meals and snacks on the day of your donation Get plenty of rest prior to your donation.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE DONATION: Four basic steps make up blood donation: Registration. Donors will provide their information, signed Parental/guardian  permission form if necessary, and identification.  History Screening. Donors will complete a series of health and lifestyle questions and receive a mini-physical to check temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and hemoglobin level. Donation. Collecting a unit of blood - about one pint -  takes approximately 5-10 minutes. Donors may feel a slight pinch for a few seconds, but that is it! Snacks. After the donation, donors will rest in the snack area and enjoy refreshments.