Platelets

What are Platelets?

Every day, LifeServe sends platelet donations to local hospitals to save lives and treat patients. So what are they?

Platelets are tiny, life-saving components in our blood that are essential for clotting. Platelets are crucial for wound healing and blood clotting.

They stick to damaged vessels, forming a temporary plug and stabilize the area.

Platelets also help with tissue regeneration, support immune responses, and influence blood flow.

What's a Platelet Donation?

Every day, a platelet transfusion can mean the difference between life and death.

When you donate, a special machine will separate out platelets from red blood cells and plasma. This process is called apheresis. LifeServe takes care of the platelets, and we return the rest of the blood to you.

Donating platelets can take around 2 hours, but we are here to help during the entire process. Our team can provide drinks and snacks, and we even have a TV, or phone or tablet holder, to make you as comfortable as possible during the donation. It's a selfless act that directly impacts a patient's chance to recover, and live a healthy life.

Who needs Platelets?

	Patients going through cancer treatments are one of the most frequent reasons for platelet transfusion. Chemotherapy and radiation can suppress bone marrow function, leading to a significant drop in platelet production.
	Patients with Hematological Malignancies such as as leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and aplastic anemia directly affect the bone marrow's ability to produce platelets.
	Patients with major surgery or trauma like heart surgery candidates, or those who have experienced severe injuries or massive blood loss may require platelet transfusions to control or prevent bleeding.
	Premature Infants and those with conditions like neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) may require platelet transfusions due to low counts or bleeding issues.

Platelet Recipients


"Once I got them (blood products), I always felt way better. It perks me up! That saved my life multiple times throughout this process." Clara Cirks *Stage 4 Lung Cancer* CLARA'S STORY	"It's a little bit of a process and it's a little bit of time, but the impact that we can make by donating not only can save someone else's life, but it can help improve the quality of their life. " Andrea McNeese *Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia* ANDREA'S STORY

Why are Platelets needed?

Unlike red blood cells, platelets have a very short shelf life. Just five days.

This means that there is a constant, and urgent need. Every 15 seconds, someone in the United States needs platelets. By donating platelets, you are giving hope to patients who desperately need them.

Can I donate Platelets?

Platelet donors must be at least 16 years old (with a signed parental/guardian consent form for donors under the age of 18) or older.

Eligible platelet donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Platelet Donors can give a lot more frequently than whole blood. They can donate every two weeks, and up to 24 times a year.

CHECK OUT THE CLUB

Platelet donors are a dedicated gang of heroes who consistently sign up to save the lives of cancer patients, trauma victims, organ donation recipients, and others.

When we call, they show up.

So we’re honoring this special club all month long in October. The first time you donate this month, you’ll get our exclusive new shirt to show off your membership in the exclusive Loyal Platelet Donor Club. And if you donate three more times by the end of 2025, you’ll get to pick your choice of a special gift.

Become a member of this dedicated gang of heroes with your lifesaving platelet donation.

How the LPDC works:

Donate platelets in the month of October to receive your exclusive Loyal Platelet Donor Club t-shirt (You'll get a text message to fill out the LPDC Form after your donation).
Donate THREE more times before the end of 2025 and you’ll get to pick a free gift from the options below!

JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker

Red Barn Wooden Bowl Candle

Hamilton Beach Fondue Kit

Bedsure Heated Throw Blanket

40oz Owala Water Bottle

ErgieShovel Ergonomic Snow Shovel

What are Platelets?

Every day, LifeServe sends platelet donations to local hospitals to save lives and treat patients. So what are they?

Platelets are tiny, life-saving components in our blood that are essential for clotting. Platelets are crucial for wound healing and blood clotting. They stick to damaged vessels, forming a temporary plug and stabilize the area. They also help with tissue regeneration, support immune responses, and influence blood flow.

What's a Platelet Donation?

A platelet transfusion can mean the difference between life and death.

When you donate, a special machine will separate out platelets from red blood cells and plasma. This process is called apheresis. LifeServe takes care of the platelets, and we return the rest of the blood to you.

Donating platelets can take around 2 hours, but we are here to help during the entire process. Our team can provide drinks and snacks, and we even have a TV, or phone or tablet holder, to make you as comfortable as possible during the donation. It's a selfless act that directly impacts a patient's chance to recover, and live a healthy life.

Who needs Platelets?

	Patients going through cancer treatments are one of the most frequent reasons for platelet transfusion. Chemotherapy and radiation can suppress bone marrow function, leading to a significant drop in platelet production.
	Patients with Hematological Malignancies such as as leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and aplastic anemia directly affect the bone marrow's ability to produce platelets.
	Patients with major surgery or trauma like heart surgery candidates, or those who have experienced severe injuries or massive blood loss may require platelet transfusions to control or prevent bleeding.
	Premature Infants and those with conditions like neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) may require platelet transfusions due to low counts or bleeding issues.

Platelet Recipient

"Once I got them (blood products), I always felt way better. It perks me up! That saved my life multiple times throughout this process."

Clara Cirks

Stage 4 Lung Cancer

CLARA'S STORY

Why are Platelets needed?

Unlike red blood cells, platelets have a very short shelf life. Just five days.

This means that there is a constant, and urgent need. Every 15 seconds, someone in the United States needs platelets. By donating platelets, you are giving hope to patients who desperately need them.

Can I donate Platelets?

Male platelet donors must be at least 16 years old (with a signed parental/guardian consent form for donors under the age of 18) or older and females must be 18 or older. Eligible platelet donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.

You can donate a lot more frequently than whole blood. Platelet donors can give every two weeks, and up to 24 times a year.

Become a member of this dedicated gang of heroes with your lifesaving platelet donation.

Platelet donors are a dedicated gang of heroes who consistently sign up to save the lives of cancer patients, trauma victims, organ donation recipients, and others. When we call, they show up. So we’re honoring this special club all month long in October. The first time you donate this month, you’ll get our exclusive new shirt to show off your membership in the exclusive Loyal Platelet Donor Club. And if you donate three more times by the end of 2025, you’ll get to pick your choice of a special gift.

How the LPDC works:

Donate platelets in the month of October to receive your exclusive Loyal Platelet Donor Club t-shirt (You'll get a text message to fill out the LPDC Form after your donation).
Donate THREE more times before the end of 2025 and you'll get to pick a free gift from the options below!

Platelets

What are Platelets?

Every day, LifeServe sends platelet donations to local hospitals to save lives and treat patients. So what are they?

What's a Platelet Donation?

Every day, a platelet transfusion can mean the difference between life and death.

Who needs Platelets?

Patients going through cancer treatments are one of the most frequent reasons for platelet transfusion. Chemotherapy and radiation can suppress bone marrow function, leading to a significant drop in platelet production.

Patients with Hematological Malignancies such as as leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and aplastic anemia directly affect the bone marrow's ability to produce platelets.

Patients with major surgery or trauma like heart surgery candidates, or those who have experienced severe injuries or massive blood loss may require platelet transfusions to control or prevent bleeding.

Premature Infants and those with conditions like neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) may require platelet transfusions due to low counts or bleeding issues.

Platelet Recipients

"Once I got them (blood products), I always felt way better. It perks me up! That saved my life multiple times throughout this process."

Clara Cirks

"It's a little bit of a process and it's a little bit of time, but the impact that we can make by donating not only can save someone else's life, but it can help improve the quality of their life. "

Andrea McNeese

Why are Platelets needed?

Unlike red blood cells, platelets have a very short shelf life. Just five days.

Can I donate Platelets?

Platelet donors are a dedicated gang of heroes who consistently sign up to save the lives of cancer patients, trauma victims, organ donation recipients, and others.

When we call, they show up.

Become a member of this dedicated gang of heroes with your lifesaving platelet donation.

How the LPDC works:

JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker

Red Barn Wooden Bowl Candle

Hamilton Beach Fondue Kit

Bedsure Heated Throw Blanket

40oz Owala Water Bottle

ErgieShovel Ergonomic Snow Shovel

What are Platelets?

Every day, LifeServe sends platelet donations to local hospitals to save lives and treat patients. So what are they?

What's a Platelet Donation?

A platelet transfusion can mean the difference between life and death.

When you donate, a special machine will separate out platelets from red blood cells and plasma. This process is called apheresis. LifeServe takes care of the platelets, and we return the rest of the blood to you.

Who needs Platelets?

Patients going through cancer treatments are one of the most frequent reasons for platelet transfusion. Chemotherapy and radiation can suppress bone marrow function, leading to a significant drop in platelet production.

Patients with Hematological Malignancies such as as leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and aplastic anemia directly affect the bone marrow's ability to produce platelets.

Patients with major surgery or trauma like heart surgery candidates, or those who have experienced severe injuries or massive blood loss may require platelet transfusions to control or prevent bleeding.

Premature Infants and those with conditions like neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) may require platelet transfusions due to low counts or bleeding issues.

Platelet Recipient

"Once I got them (blood products), I always felt way better. It perks me up! That saved my life multiple times throughout this process."

Clara Cirks

Stage 4 Lung Cancer

Why are Platelets needed?

Unlike red blood cells, platelets have a very short shelf life. Just five days.

This means that there is a constant, and urgent need. Every 15 seconds, someone in the United States needs platelets. By donating platelets, you are giving hope to patients who desperately need them.

Can I donate Platelets?

Male platelet donors must be at least 16 years old (with a signed parental/guardian consent form for donors under the age of 18) or older and females must be 18 or older. Eligible platelet donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health.

You can donate a lot more frequently than whole blood. Platelet donors can give every two weeks, and up to 24 times a year.

Become a member of this dedicated gang of heroes with your lifesaving platelet donation.

How the LPDC works:

Donate platelets in the month of October to receive your exclusive Loyal Platelet Donor Club t-shirt (You'll get a text message to fill out the LPDC Form after your donation).

Donate THREE more times before the end of 2025 and you'll get to pick a free gift from the options below!

JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker

Red Barn Wooden Bowl Candle

Hamilton Beach Fondue Kit

Bedsure Heated Throw Blanket

40oz Owala Water Bottle

ErgieShovel Ergonomic Snow Shovel