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National Blood Donor Month
Heather Georgoudiou
January 04, 2021
Heather Georgoudiou
January 04, 2021
National Blood Donor Month began in January 1970 to help boost blood collections during the winter. Blood donations often drop in the winter season. Busy holiday schedules and bad weather in the northern parts of the United States often impact the national blood supply.
As you kick off the New Year and make your 2021 resolutions, donating blood whenever you are eligible is a powerful way to give back to your community.
Did you know you can donate blood up to 6 times per year? That’s about every 56 days. Resolve to make giving blood a habit this year. Here are a few good ideas to help you stay on track.
Plus, giving blood has health benefits that include the pre-donation wellness check. A great no-cost way to monitor your health.
Eleanor was born 17 weeks premature, weighing just 1 pound, 3 ounces. The micro-preemie spent 124 days in the neonatal intensive care unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
While in the NICU, Eleanor received seven blood transfusions as doctors worked to keep her alive.
“Since she was so incredibly tiny, her body had trouble making its own blood, and the doctors needed to run many blood tests to determine appropriate treatment,” said her mom, Christine. “Some of her first blood transfusions were mere milliliters of blood.” Those seven tiny blood transfusions helped save the infant’s life.
“Thanks to blood donors, neonatal care, and her strong will, she’s now a happy, healthy 2-year-old,” Says Christine, her mom. “She’s so full of life!” See Eleanor’s full story here.
Be a part of the National Blood Donor Month celebration. Make an appointment to give blood today.
Heather Georgoudiou is OneBlood’s Digital Marketing Manager. She is a social media strategist and content creator with a passion for saving lives through the power of digital communications.