How You Can Help the Greater Alleghenies Region American Red Cross: Blood Donation

Did you know that at least one out of every ten hospital patients, or one patient every two seconds, requires a blood transfusion? Just one unit of donated blood may help save the lives of several people.

Giving your gift of blood is a relatively simple, yet caring, way to make a difference in your community. In order to give whole blood, you must:

Be age 17 or older;
Weigh at least 105 pounds;
Be in generally good health.

Normally, you can safely give blood every 56 days. You can call 1-800-542-5663, extension 2797, 2728, or 2642 for answers to specific donor eligibility questions.

Together, we can save a life.

You can find a bloodmobile near you by choosing your state from the list at the left.

To learn about a different type of donation, please click on apheresis.