Robert Pope of New London,
CT is a safety professional who
has spent the last 30 years working to make sure that people are able to work
in safe environments with the best safety equipment possible. He understands
that accidents are still possible in the safest of environments, which is why
he believes so strongly in donating blood. Robert Pope of New London, CT
has been a regular blood donor to the Red Cross for many years now, and he
knows how important it is for everyone to donate blood. Below, he would like to
present some facts that he hopes will help you in understanding why your blood
donations are invaluable.
The need for
donated blood. Robert Pope of New London,
CT says that every two seconds that pass by
find someone in the United
States in need of a blood transfusion.
Robert Pope of New London, CT says that this number translates into
over 38,000 blood donations needed every single day.
One donation can
save multiple lives. Robert Pope of New
London, CT says that
when someone donates blood it has the potential to save not one, but three
lives. Robert Pope of New London,
CT says that the way this is
possible is due to the fact that when blood is donated, it is usually split up
into platelets, red cells, and plasma.
The ease of
donation. Robert Pope of New London,
CT says that donating blood is
not a difficult process. It requires very few steps, and the process only takes
about an hour and 15 minutes. Robert Pope of New London, CT
says that the donation part of the process is only 12 minutes. In the end, you
get refreshments and sometimes gifts like movie tickets.
Robert Pope of New London,
CT hopes that you have found this
information eye opening, and he is hopeful that you will spread the word that
donating blood can save lives.
