Students then go to the Blood Mobile, which looks almost like a tour bus, but instead of the normal seats, there are seats that are almost like couches and are actually quite comfortable. If this occurred, blood could also be taken at a second station set up inside the gym. Donation took about 5 minutes. After the blood was drawn, students ate and drank at the canteen for 15 minutes to get their body to start producing more fluids. Plenty of protein and fluid was given to participants before and after donation to ensure health.
Blood donation is important.
In this area alone, over 15,000 people need blood. Donors can truly feel that they have saved a life. Many people, from auto accident victims to people having surgery to newborn babies, need blood. Chances are someone you know has needed or will need it. Giving blood is undeniably a very good thing.