Why Donating Blood Saves Lives

Hello, I'm Admiral Brian Christine, the Assistant Secretary for Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. As a surgeon, I've seen firsthand how critical donated blood is to saving lives. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. And right now, our nation's blood supply is running low. Donations are down. In many communities, we only have a one or two day supply in reserve. So now more than ever, your donation can make all the difference. Listen, donating blood is safe, it's simple, takes about an hour, and a single donation can save up to three lives. Every donation makes a difference. Donations help to provide life-saving blood for cancer patients, mothers during childbirth, surgical patients, patients with traumatic injuries, and many others. In their time of need, they're counting on all of us to help. I recently donated, and if you're eligible, I hope you'll join me. Your generosity could be someone's second chance at life. Together, by donating, we can make a real difference. Thank you, and God bless you. Produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.