Work it Out Wednesday: Become a Blood Donor

DIVAs!!!!  Hope all is well. 

January is National Blood Donor Month.  You may ask “What does this have to do with me?”  Well, 70% of African Americans are blood types O and B respectively, however these are also the ones in highest demand.  Therefore if these types are not replenished, there may not be any blood for you or a relative when one day they need a blood transfusion or bone marrow.  Today, 1 in 396 African American newborns are born with Sickle Cell Anemia.  By donating blood just once, you have the opportunity not only to save 3 of their lives. 

What can you do to help?

·         Donate blood

·         Organize a blood drive

·         Volunteer

·         Donate

Where can you go to get started?

Head over to redcrossblood.org and make your first appointment or get more information!

Happy donating!!!

Jade