A variety of Twilight sites such as His Golden Eyes and their Carlisle Would Approve (CWA) project sponsor events to encourage blood donation.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has an article on the efforts of one local fan. So if you live in the area, consider driving by and donating to a good cause. Blood donation is especially critical during the holiday season.
Here are some interesting facts about blood donation (source The Mayo Clinic)
- Only 5 percent of eligible donors across the nation donate blood, but the number of transfusions nationwide increases by 9 percent every year.
- Blood donors can donate as frequently as every 56 days. A benefit from donating this often is that you receive a mini-physical once every two months.
- Each whole blood donation can help as many as three people. One unit is divided into three parts: red blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
- Whole blood donation only takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
- Blood cannot be manufactured. It can only come as a gift from people.
- The need for blood increases during holidays and summer months. People are more apt to be traveling and active during these times and thus are at an increased risk for accidents.
- Statistics show that 25 percent or more of us will require blood at least once in our lifetime.
- You burn about 650 calories by donating one pint of blood.
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