*Every two seconds, someone in the country needs blood
*Red blood cells have a shelf life of 42 days, and platelets last only 5 days, so donors are always needed.
*Four million patients in the United States need blood each year...and that number is growing.
*Every unit of blood can be separated into several components, potentially saving the lives of three or more patients.
*You cannot catch any disease by donating blood.
*A heart surgery uses an average of six pints of red blood cells and six units of platelets.
*People have 10 to 12 pints of blood in their body. Blood donors give a pint per donation and their body replaces the fluid within several hours.
*Each year blood donations increase by 2-3% but the useage increases by 6-8%
For appointments, volunteer opportunities, and information about blood drives, call:
Delores Jones, Beloit coordinator: (608)365-8839
Shelly Eddy, Rock County coordinator: (608)754-4497.
vacant, Green County coordinator: (608)329-5900 or (608)754-4497.
Margaret Majors, Fort Atkinson coordinator: (920)563-3055.
For donor suitability, call: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Or schedule your appointment online at: http://www.givebloodgivelife.org
Blood Drive Schedule
For more information or to make an appointment, log on to www.givebloodgivelife.org
