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Donating Blood: 10 Reasons to Donate Blood

1. Every 3 seconds someone needs a blood transfusion!
2. Donating blood can benefit the donor's health as well!
3. Twenty percent of blood recipients nationwide are children - many are cancer patients.
4. One pint of blood can save up to three lives!!!
5. Your donation will go to someone in your community!
6. It's FREE!
7. About 60 - 70% of the population is eligible to donate blood; less than 5% actually do!
8. It is estimated that 90% of us will use a blood product in our lifetime if we live to 72.
9. It will make you feel good!
10. It only takes 30 minutes to be a HERO!