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“We desperately need help. We urge people to please donate blood immediately, particularly if you are type O-negative or O-positive.” So said a spokesperson for the Red Cross.
Donations of all blood types are needed immediately.

Blood transfusions are used for trauma victims, heart surgery, organ transplants, women suffering from complications during childbirth, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or other diseases. If not for the commitment of volunteer blood donors, the lives of the patients would be in jeopardy.
For information on open blood drives, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543), or visit the Western Lake Erie Region web site at www.givebloodtoday.org
To donate blood you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health and provide a valid photo ID upon donation.

Do you give blood regularly? I used to attempt it, but apparently my veins are difficult to tap into. I also had the image of them forgetting about me and the bag swelling and swelling while I become dehydrated of all liquids. As realistic as that is - maybe it’s time to get back to the needles.