At the beginning of the donation, you may only experience a brief pinch from the needle, while throughout the process, you should feel the sense of fulfillment, knowing that you are making a positive impact on patients within your community.

Every 15 seconds, someone needs platelets. Platelets are a vital lifeline in patient battles against cancer, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries.

Your donation is making a patient feel stronger right away. A smaller needle is used for a platelet donation, and after apheresis, most of your blood comes back to you, along with saline. This helps keep you hydrated and reduces tiredness.