Florida Blood Center: Donated Blood is used within 36 Hours
As some of you know last week I was giving my "Hero Story" to the Florida Blood Center. Originally they were going to come to my house for the interview and taping, but since I was due to donate blood we decided to meet at the local blood center in Royal Palm Beach FL.
I arrived a few minutes early for my appointment, but I didn't have to wait long for Nancy and her crew to arrive from Orlando. Nancy is a reporter with the Florida Blood Centers who has been creating "Hero Stories"for the past four months. These stories are about donors who give blood and patients who receive blood. ( Donor Stories & Patient Stories).
As I filled out all of my paperwork Nancy and I started talking about donating blood and the incredible stories she has heard. During this conversation I learned that donated blood is used within 36 hours. Yes, you read that correctly donated blood is used within 36 hours. I was completely unaware of the blood shortage and I myself will make more of an effort to donate every 56 days, not 57th or 58th.
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When I received their call I assumed they were giving me a friendly reminder
Did you know it takes less than an hour to donate a pint of blood? This week I finally had a spare hour to donate blood and I'll be eligible to make another donation in 56 days. My blood type is on the rare side, so for me it's even more important that I go as much as I can. 
Of course you get free drinks and snacks, but the best part about donating blood besides the donation itself is the awesome bandages. The last time I went my band-aid had the word "GIVE" on it and my bandage was purple with smiley faces and a pink bow was attached. How can you say no to that? 
