National Blood Donor Month in Arlington County and Arundel County

You might be wondering why the American Red Cross would pick the often dreary month of January for its official annual month-long blood drive.

Well, it’s precisely BECAUSE January can be so dreary (i.e., with rough weather than often makes it difficult to get around) that the world-wide health organization chose it for that distinction.

If you’re a frequent blood donor, please find the nearest blood drive to you to make a donation this month. If not, then we can think of no better time to get started, as there are frequent shortages of blood during the winter months, especially for certain blood types, including A-negative, B-negative, AB-positive, and AB-negative.

Need a little added incentive? We’re confident the following facts will provide all the motivation you need to make giving blood not just a goal, but a must this January and beyond:

• It works. Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives
• It’s safe. Attending medical personnel will make sure you have a safe and rewarding experience.
• It’s fast. A typical blood donation takes about 45 minutes from start to finish.
• It’s healthy. By donating blood on a regular basis, you reduce the risk of early-stage heart diseases as your donation helps remove extra and unneeded iron from your body.
• It’s rewarding. Whether you give blood once a year or once a month, you’ll feel good about having done something positive and concrete to help others live or recover from serious accidents or illnesses.

At Your 1 Plumber, we encourage to start the New Year right by donating blood at your very first opportunity. It truly is the gift of life.