That was the fourth time this year that I've done so.
I already have an appointment to do so one more time, in December, before year's end.
To me, this is the absolute best use of my time and limited resources.
After all, my body will replenish that pint of life-giving fluid in a very timely fashion, especially as I am mindful to provide plenty of protein and vitamins to allow it that capability.
As easy, and inexpensive personally, as this simple act of kindness is, I would think more people would be forthcoming.
No, as it turns out.
Only three percent of the population does so during their life.
That means that here in the United States of America, which has a population of more than 328 million, the number of people who have donated blood just once is not even 10 million.
To me, that is appallingly low.
That means that the number of people in this country who have experienced COVID after infection by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is almost as many as the folks who have given blood to save lives.
Please, I encourage you to give, dear reader.
Just once.
The life you save may well be that of someone you love.
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Going back through my mails, I found one I'd missed noting here as a follow-up.
I am so glad the ARC lets me know where my blood goes!
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November 17, 2020
Dear Faustina,
Thank you for giving blood with the American Red Cross on October 22, 2020.
After first ensuring that local needs were met, your blood donation was sent to Emory Johns Creek Hospital in Johns Creek, GA to help a patient in need.
Your donation is on its way to change lives!
Every day, people receive blood for life-threatening illnesses, blood disorders, traumatic injuries, and other conditions.
You can feel proud knowing that your gift of a blood donation is critical to these patients.
If you’re eligible to give again, please schedule your next donation today!
American Red Cross
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