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Donate Blood and Save Three Lives

Donate Blood Today -- Save Three LivesEvery two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. That's a lot of blood.

But only 5% of the United States eligible donors gives in any given year. In New Jersey, only 2.5 percent donate.

The Tri-County Red Cross is dedicating itself to improving that percentage, and ensuring that there is blood available for every day, whether it's for an elective surgery or after a major disaster.

Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell, anemia and other illnesses. Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Please consider hosting a blood drive for your church, at your business or in your community. The more drives we hold, the more blood we collect and the more lives are saved. Call Victor Webb at 908-756-6414 or webbv@usa.redcross.org to learn about donating blood or hosting your own blood drive.

Imagine if giving blood was part of everyone's life. Something you did on a regular basis, like eating at your favorite restaurant. What kind of difference would that make? For nearly 5 million people who receive blood transfusions every year, your donation can make the difference between life and death.

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Upcoming Blood Drives

  • April 12, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- Plainfield Rescue Squad [map]
  • May 15, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. -- Elizabeth Office, Tri-County Red Cross [map]

Visit our website at Please Give Blood or contact Victor Webb at 908-756-6414 or webbv@usa.redcross.org to learn about donating blood or hosting your own blood drive.

Top 10 Reasons to Give Blood

10. You will get free juice and cookies.

9. You will weigh less — one pint less when you leave than when you came in.

8. It's easy and convenient — it only takes about an hour and you can make the donation at a donor center, or at one of the many Red Cross mobile blood drives.

7. It's something you can spare — most people have blood to spare... yet, there is still not enough to go around.

6. Nobody can ask you to do any heavy lifting as long as you have the bandage on. You can wear it for as long as you like. It's your badge of honor.

5. You will walk a little taller afterwards — you will feel good about yourself.

4. You will be helping to ensure that blood is there when you or someone close to you may need it. Most people don't think they'll ever need blood, but many do.

3. It's something you can do on equal footing with the rich and famous — blood is something money can't buy. Only something one person can give to another.

2. You will be someone's hero — you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or a father, a brother, or a sister another chance at life. In fact, you may help save up to three lives with just one donation.

1. It's the right thing to do.

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