January
became known as National Blood Donation Month in 1970 when the American Red Cross decided
to pay homage to nearly 11 million people who donate blood each year.
“Blood donors bring hope and promise to
hospital patients who may need blood for their very life,” said Diane E. Ward,
CEO for the Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region of the American Red
Cross. “Donors are people like you who play a vital role in modern health care
by helping ensure hospitals have blood for patients.”
The need for blood is ongoing. According
to the American Red Cross, blood is needed every two seconds in America. There
were major shortages of blood during 2013. The American Red Cross reported that
elective surgeries were cancelled in some larger cities because of the blood
shortage
Community Financial urges team members
and members to give blood this month to help ensure an adequate blood supply for
the 2014 year.
“I make time in my schedule to give blood regularly,” said team member
Natalie McLaughlin. “I feel it is important to donate because I know I am
giving the gift of life to people who need my help.”
The American Red Cross says that January
is ideal for National Blood Donation Month because it encourages people to start
the New Year off by making a difference in someone’s life.
Visit the Red Cross Donation Center to find the closest location near you and to schedule an
appointment, visit www.givelife.org.
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