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How blood donations save lives

When you donate blood, it does a lot of good. It can even save lives. Here are just some of the people who depend on blood donors like you.

Blood donors save lives

Blood donations help people with many different medical conditions, including:

  • People injured in car crashes and other accidents.
  • People with serious burns.
  • People who lose blood during surgery.
  • People with cancer.
  • People who receive organ transplants.
  • People with blood disorders, like sickle cell disease.

Blood can only be stored for so long, so there's always a need. If you want to give blood, find out if you might be eligible.

Reviewed 12/17/2024

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