Donating blood can help:
People who go through disasters or emergency situations
People who lose blood during major surgeries
People who have lost blood because of a gastrointestinal bleed
Women who have serious complications during pregnancy or childbirth
People with cancer or severe anemia sometimes caused by thalassemia or sickle cell disease
People who are injured in vehicular accidents or other forms of trauma
Each whole blood donation can help save up to three lives.