Carter BloodCare sees seasonal ‘slump’ during the holidays

When you see red in the holiday colors this month, think of hospital patients in need of something red that only another person like you can gift to them – your blood. And think of the fact that it only takes about an hour to give whole blood. No ‘green’ is needed, just one hour of time and selfless generosity to donate blood.

 In the summer and winter months, patients do not get a break from their required blood transfusions. Yet annually, Carter BloodCare observes a giving slump in December, due to hectic schedule changes, vacations and families spending time together for the holidays.

Call your local donor center today and make it a family tradition to give blood together during the holidays. When blood donors give frequently, hospital patients can receive the blood transfusions required to improve their health.  Without volunteer blood donors, it is impossible to provide blood for patients. There is no substitute for human blood. Carter BloodCare needs only one pint of whole blood and about an hour of your time to save three lives.

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