If you didn't know, we are having a HUGE shortage of blood right now. The pandemic has caused many blood drives to be canceled and many donors to be unsure. I used to be an avid blood donor and now I'm on the receiving end. I thought it would be great to host a blood drive to raise awareness for my blood disease AND help bring in some people for blood donations.
There are so many awesome things about donating blood but the biggest one - YOU CAN BE A HERO! It takes less than one hour and your one donation can save three lives.
I'm excited to have partnered with the American Red Cross to hold this blood drive in my hometown of Tracy, CA!
I was also able to partner with some amazing businesses in town and we've put together some awesome gift baskets. Everyone who donates blood will be entered into the raffle. I'm also selling raffle tickets 2 for $5 and all proceeds will go directly to the PDSA (Platelet Disorder Support Association).
I personally appreciate blood donors because I've been in need myself. When you donate, the life you save could be a mother battling cancer, a neighbor at the grocery store, a trauma victim holding on for dear life... you never know who may be in need but know you are saving someone! Every TWO seconds, someone needs blood... it could be me!
Give Blood Give Life!
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