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Why Give Blood
Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. One of every seven people who enter the hospital will need blood. That person maybe you, your loved one, friend, or co-worker. With all the wonderful advances in modern medicine, there still is NO substitute for human blood. The blood that helps patients comes only from caring people who volunteer to help others by donating their life-saving blood.
Who needs blood
Louisiana Blood must collect approximately 500 units a day to meet patient’s blood needs throughout our communities. Blood donors are the source and lifeline of hope for these patients.
Who Can Give?
Anyone at least 16 years of age, weighing at least 110 pounds, and is in good health can donate blood.
Sixteen-year-olds must submit a permission form signed by a parent or guardian.
Some people may be temporarily or permanently prevented from donating blood due to certain health conditions.