Donating money isn’t the only way you can help people. You can also give your blood.

Of the approximately 62 percent of Americans eligible to donate blood, only 3 percent do so each year. But someone needs blood every few seconds in the US. While the average red blood cell transfusion is about three units, a single car accident victim can need up to 100 units of blood.

Key takeaways • Very few people eligible to donate blood do so each year. • The need for blood is even greater around the holiday season. Blood has a limited shelf life and is used for many medical treatments. • Efforts are underway to create synthetic blood, but it won’t replace the real thing. Consider doing your part to ensure patients get the blood they need.

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