Fun Facts About Blood
How Much Does Your Donation Help?
A single hospital patient can require a large amount of blood in a single situation.
Did You Know?
The most common form of donation
One pint of whole blood - the most common form of donation - can save up to three lives!
Someone needs blood every two seconds.
Blood transfusions are used every day for trauma patients, surgeries, cancer treatments, and chronic illnesses.
Only 3% of eligible Americans donate blood annually.
A small percentage of donors supports the entire community blood supply.
There is no substitute for human blood.
Blood cannot be manufactured. Every donation comes from a volunteer donor.
One in seven people entering a hospital need blood.
Blood products are critical for a wide variety of medical procedures and emergencies.
Blood recipients differ by gender
Females receive 53 percent of blood transfusions. Males receive 47 percent.
One donation can help multiple patients.
Blood is separated into red blood cells, plasma, and platelets to help different patients.
Each donation undergoes extensive testing.
Fifteen tests are performed on every unit donated, including testing for infectious diseases.
What Does Your Blood Type Say About You?
Select your blood type below for a fun personality fact.
Type A
- Crave order and neatness
- Incredibly self-controlled
Type AB
- Rational and sensible
- Make excellent first impressions
Type B
- Candid, forthright, non-conformist, absentminded, and thrive on the unusual
- Make great cooks
Type O
- Crave power, leadership, and success
- Are ideal presidents, heads of corporations, and captains of sports teams
Blood Type Inheritance
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AB + AB
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AB + B
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AB + O
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B + B
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A + B
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A + A
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O + B
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O + A
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O + O
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Your Donation Journey
Your Blood
The strength of our community blood supply depends on local donors, businesses, and organizations that support blood donation.
Your Hospital
100% of the blood products needed by your community hospital come from LifeServe blood donors.
Your Neighbors
90% of individuals age 72 or older will receive a blood transfusion at some point in their lives.
Ready to Save Lives?
Your donation helps ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients throughout our communities.
Schedule Your Donation