Donate Blood – Save a Life

People donate blood all over the world. Why is it so important? First and foremost, blood cannot be manufactured, so donations are the only way we can give blood to those who need it. A single donation can save up to three lives, as one blood donation provides different blood components that can help up to three different people. These are red blood cells, white blood cells and plasma. There are very specific ways in which blood types must be matched for a safe transfusion. The right blood transfusion can mean the difference between life and death.

The Periodical Editions and Rare Books Department invites you to view the Donate Blood – Save a Life presentation.