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Anytime is a good time to donate blood, but now is an extra great time to get out there and help - January is National Blood Donor Month!


Several organizations, including The American Red Cross, are working together in encouraging people to donate blood this month. The goal is to help ensure that blood is available to patients whenever and wherever it may be needed.

The first of the year is the time when blood donations are the lowest - school breaks, flu season and inclement weather causing accidents are all obstacles in obtaining blood donations.

Anyone can donate - as long as you are 17 years of age, healthy and weigh at least 110lbs. 16 year olds can donate with parental consent. All blood types are welcome, but if you are Type O, you are a universal donor - meaning your donation can help save anyone in an emergency situation.

It's easy to find a donation location - just visit donatebloodnow.org! It only take an hour of your time, and your donation could save someone's life.

Even if you can't donate blood yourself, you can still support The American Red Cross' programs by choosing them as your Cause on SocialVibe.

Start the year off right - save a life, donate blood!

This kid knows a blood shortage is no laughing matter.



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mainus12

mainus12 says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

this sounds like a really good cause

sunny =)

sunny =) says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

wow that kid wasn't joking when he said it wasn't funny...

JCCAKES

JCCAKES says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

I'd donate blood if i was old enough.
but January is also International Creativity month. so get creative people!

The Boy Next Door

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

=]

mellllyyyyy

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

hahaha i love this video.
and sadly i'm not old enough to donate..

KronicKrayon[Shasta]

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

i can't donate blood, they won't let me because i don't have enough iron in my blood :(

alyx

alyx says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

I'll be donating next year definately.. well if my parents let me =P

That kid is hilarious btw

reali

reali says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

i wish i could but i have low iron! :(

Kyle Runway™

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

wow. this is a great idea, and we should follow through. im going to donate blood. its going to hurt. and im scared of needles. omg

Katie

Katie says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

my high school is having a blood drive this Friday and I'll probably end up doing it

mar bar™

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

i want to donate so badly but im to young"/

Teekidd(:

Teekidd(: says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

LMFAO. *dies of laughter*

ashlee2857

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

I extremely want to donate blood, but me being 12, I can't yet. :( Even with my parent's consent. But I'll just have to wait until I am 16 I guess.

Sarah Catherine

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

I gave 1 bag of blood to the American Red Cross a few months ago, it was actually a school blood drive and it was warming to see everyone come together to give blood and the people who were scared of needles did it and we all held each others hands and helped each other through it. My blood type is an O so I felt happy that my blood can go to anyone.

If anyone is able to donate blood but you are scared of the needles, ask your best friend to hold your hand and talk to you the process only takes about 15 minutes for the average person to fill up 1 bag then after its all over they give you free junk food (cookies, chips, soda) to raise your blood sugar and you also get a Red Cross goody bag.

Susan

Susan says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

Please do donate if you can.
I have Leukemia and without blood donations I would not be here now.
Thank you to all who have and will donate :0)

Shelby

Shelby says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

I'm already signed up to give on the twenty second of this month. Plus, I already gave this past september as well.

Shelby

Shelby says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

OH and anyone who has low iron count, that day just take an iron pill and eat iron rich foods and you'll most likely be able to give.

Judeath Gauged

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

it is a good cause
listen to the dam kid too
its not funny
its someones life that needs blood.....geez

gigglesbrat

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

i am stand up 4 cancer i love it

anim_68

anim_68 says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

my school had a blood drive last month...
im really afraid of needles but still did it for the ones in need of. and is not that bad it just take like ten minnutes..

gfcdrummer10

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

hahaha. that video is amazing!!
ill donate next year for sure. :)

anim_68

anim_68 says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

my school had a blood drive last month...
im really afraid of needles but still did it for the ones in need of. and is not that bad it just take like ten minutes..

Rose Revolver

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

The last time I gave blood (also the first time I'd ever given blood), it was a really bad experience for me. I haven't decided if I'll do it again.

ashley!!!

ashley!!! says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

i wanna donate!!!! :D

Nessa

Nessa says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

he is so adorable

tony dee

tony dee says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

lol@lil kid

Lilee

Lilee says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA
LOVELVELOVE the video.
this is a serious matter lilee stop laughing.
-kay.

Stacia.

Stacia. says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

omg this is perfect! my 16th birthday is this month and giving blood is something ive been looking forward to for EVER. what a coincidence! :P

mcastro917

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

im 17 now. i can donate.

*thats one cute kid in the video*

marianaDNA

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

i donated for the first time this year in school
it was such an amazing experience

RECOMMENDATION: EAT A LOT IN THE MORNING!
i almost passed out because i didn't know that, haha

do it if you have a chance! :)

Michely

Michely says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

This is now my favorite video!

danicka[dizaster]

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

i would love to donate blood.
but i cant until next year.
):

just16

just16 says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

i already did at the earlier this month...actually last week :] type O woot woot!

raedius

raedius says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

Man, I have to wait till Feb. to donate again =[

HarrisXIrukandji

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

I gave blood back in November and as of Jan 9th, I'm all clear to do it again. I feel like I'm really making a difference in the world when I give blood. OwO

LittleMissJuicebox

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

aww i can't donate blood anymore.
i'm too close to being anemic.

haha i remember watching that video a year ago. he still cracks me up.
cute kid.

abh_x3

abh_x3 says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

Me, my best friend, and her sister all tried to donate blood after me and my bff turned 17, and we all got turned down for different reasons haha. we still got free tshirts though.
and i love that video, it's the best.
i'm going to try to calm my pulse down so i can give blood this month. :)

Danielle

Danielle says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

i'm not eligible to donate again for a few months, i just donated in november. it was the easiest and one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. i drank a ton of water that day, and ate healthy too, so my blood came out real quick and i didn't feel drowsy at all afterwards! and the needle didn't hurt at all!! i think everyone who is able to should donate blood whenever they can!

Danielle

Danielle says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

by the way, that video was the cutest thing ever.

coolestmermaid

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

I'd donate but I'm absolutely terrified of needles.

britanny228

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

thats a really good cause.....but the little kid on the other hand.....he is the funniest person i have ever seen.....man and hes not kidding...blood is not funny

brittneyMURDER

POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

Haha, the kid is adorable.
I planned on donating this year, but I won't have a chance to get down to do it for a while.

SaraBoo29

SaraBoo29 says:
POSTED 1 YEAR AGO

sounds like a good reason to donate again.


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