We need our younger adults to join the ranks of the World War II veterans who made blood banking possible. Whole blood donation takes about one hour. The fluids are replaced within several hours. The iron is replaced within 56 days. We suggest you eat and drink sufficiently the day of the donation and plan to have a drink and snack before leaving the donation center.
Blood is needed by many people.
Trauma victims Many blood donors consider donation when a family member becomes ill. The American Red Cross hopes generous people will stock the blood bank shelves before a need is critical.