1. Donating blood is important because it can save up to three lives through blood transfusions. 2. There is higher demand for blood during disasters or times of crisis. 3. Certain diseases like cancer require frequent blood transfusions, increasing the ongoing need for blood donations.

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They need your blood!
Why Donating Blood is so
Important
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2. If there was a way for you to save lifes, would you do it?
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3. During her battle with stomach cancer, Jessica received over 30 units of blood.
Once upon a time
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4. What does that have to do with you?
I know what you’re thinking.
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5. Someone in the U.S. needs blood
Every two seconds...
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6. There is no substitute
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There is no substitute
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7. I do this all the time
So...
I know you are scared
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Image taken by: La’Toshia Miller
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Save a life
Donate blood
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9. When Caleb was 6 months old his foot was amputated because of a cancerous mass.
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10. 1. You are saving three lives
2. Demand is higher during a disaster
3. Higher demand for certain
diseases
Why you matter
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11. Not one...
But as many as three lives can be saved
Not two...
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12. Don’t worry
There’s enough blood to go around
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Demand is higher after a disaster
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14. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvids/5814931045/sizes/o/in/photostream/
Some diseses require frequent blood transfusions
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15. Car accident victims may require 100 pints
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16. You can make a difference
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17. Why
is giving
blood important
again?
2. Demand is higher during a disaster
1. You are saving three lives
3. Higher demand for certain diseases
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18. Remember you are saving lives
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19. You can do it!
Don’t be afraid
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20. You’re got the power!
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