As spring break unfolds, Carter BloodCare is experiencing a significant drop in blood donations, largely due to the absence of teenage donors who comprise around 25% of their regular donor base. With high school blood drives on hold and many teens on vacation, the blood supply is facing a precarious shortfall.
When student donors are on spring break, blood donations drop significantly. Essential medical treatments – including surgeries and cancer therapies – may be delayed two days or longer until blood is available.
Blood donors are in demand, especially those with type O negative. The universal blood type, O negative can be transfused to any patient. Also, it is the only blood type used to treat premature and unborn babies.
Who can donate
Age: Donors must be at least 16 years old with parental consent or 17 and older to donate independently. There is no upper age limit.
Weight: Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds.
Donor appreciation gifts
As thanks for donating with Carter BloodCare March 10 – 23, each donor will get a $25 e-gift card to the retailer of their choice. O positive whole blood and double red donors will receive an additional $25 e-gift card, and O negative whole blood or double red donors earn an extra $50 e-gift card. Plus, each Carter BloodCare donor will receive a 30-ounce beverage tumbler, while supplies last.
To find a nearby Carter BloodCare donation location, visit CarterBloodCare.org or call 800-366-2834.
For more information, please contact Carter BloodCare at 1-800-DONATE-4 or visit their website.
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