How to Find the Nearest Blood Drive on World Blood Donor Day
Every year on June 14, people around the world will donate blood in honor of World Blood Donor Day, a celebration to raise awareness of the need for blood and to thank all voluntary donors.
Transfusions of blood help save millions of lives each year. As stated on the World Health Organization’s site, blood donations can help patients with life-threatening conditions live longer, support surgeries, help emergency response teams after a natural disaster and more.
Here’s a list of places that can help you find a blood drive near you:
Before considering donating, make sure you are eligible in your country or state if it’s within the United States. Most states in America will let you donate blood if you’re at least 17 years of age or 16 years old with a guardian and meet certain height and weight requirements, depending on your state law.