One Way Every Day: March 7 - American Red Cross Month

Monday, March 7, 2011

March 7 - American Red Cross Month

March is AMERICAN RED CROSS month, and the American Red Cross is asking people to join them in helping those in need by volunteering their time, making a donation, taking a class, or giving blood.

The Red Cross has been helping people for 130 years, responding to disasters, assisting members of the military, teaching lifesaving skills, and serving as one of the largest blood suppliers in the United States.
Nationally, the Red Cross responds to an average of nearly 200 disasters every day. The organization provides a round-the-clock link between those in the military and their families, and supplies blood and blood products to approximately 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country.

I wanted to highlight a great opportunity to save lives at no cost! The only cost to you is a little bit of your time.

WHY GIVE BLOOD?

You don’t need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own reason...

Some of us give blood because we were asked by a friend.
Some know that a family member or a friend might need blood some day.
Some believe it is the right thing we do.

Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. And you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life or save a life.

Benefits of Donating Blood:

It feels great to donate.
There are certain health benefits that come from donating blood.
It is something you can spare - most people have blood to spare...yet, there is still not enough to go around.
You will help ensure blood is on the shelf when needed - most people don't thing they'll ever need blood, but many do.
You will be someone's hero - in fact, you may help as many as three people with just one donation.

"Be a blood and organ donor. All it costs is a little love." ~Author Unknown

Get Involved:

Donate to The Red Cross.

Find a Blood Drive in your area.

Find volunteer opportunities in your area. (I entered my zip code and there were several opportunities in my area.)