There’s really no need to be squeamish, after all it’s the stuff that gives us life!
Our bodies and the blood inside them are truly AMAZING. Who would have guessed that all the blood in our body travels 60,000 miles per day throughout our body and there’s about 1 billion red cells in two to three drops of blood!
Some other fascinating facts for today include; one pint of blood can save three lives and it’s thought mosquitos prefer type O.
So, if you’ve never given blood before, here are some things you probably didn’t know about the easy-peasy process that’s so important. Giving blood, you really do help someone in need as 67% of all donated blood is used in cancer treatment, 27% used in emergencies & for surgery (especially during cardiac procedures) and 6% saves the lives of premature and new-born babies.
Giving blood can leave you feeling super fulfilled and delighted you made a world of difference to someone.
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