Have you ever thought of how people or groups set up blood drives? Well I am here to tell you that. First, why should you even set up a blood drive at all? It will really benefit people and it could make you feel like you are doing something great. It is an easy way to give back to the community. You will also be joining the American Red Cross in 125 years of service. Does that sound like something you would like to do? Well here is how to do it!



All you have to do is set up a suitable location. Like a school gym, or a church or a small banquet facility. Not too much space is needed but it really depends on how many donors you plan on having. Then you have to recruit donors and set them each up for times. That is easy. you can set up a facebook page or have people sign up through a paper posted at your school or work. The American Red Cross will do the rest for you! They will help you find a location and help you recruit donors. You can have it represent your group or organization.
All you have to do is go to this link to register to host a blood drive!
Register

Here is a short video about hosting a blood drive


Hosting a blood drive

Here are a few examples of flyers that people have given out for their blood drives

We are over half way through our blogs now. I figured it would be a good time to express why I chose the American Red Cross as my blog topic. I never really thought I would give blood. In high school I was always scared to. Then when I did I found out my blood type is O-. That is the most needed kind of blood because it is the universal donor.
I know I already talked about passing out afterward and everything. After that one of the nurses there told me it is nice that I was giving blood but I really shouldn't again. I think her telling me "no" made me want to do it more. Although it really did affect athletics after that. I of course still tried to do all of the conditioning at practice everyday. I was always tired and it took even longer for me to get over losing a pint of blood. Most people would not have it affect them as much as it affected me. The only reason it did affect me is because I have a circulation problem. I chose American Red Cross as my topic to promote it. I feel bad that right now, while playing sports, I cannot give blood. I hope other people will take my place and give blood. This will be my exchange for the next few years. I can't give blood but I did promote and support them as best I could. Promoting such a great organization really makes me feel better about myself. That is why I chose American Red Cross as my blog topic.

When you give blood, have you ever thought, where does my blood go? I am here to answer that question for you. First, I will tell you the basics. The pint of blood that you give could save three peoples' lives. It can be sent far away or it can be given away at the local hospital. Your blood could even be given to people you know. Often, they are brought to places where disaster has occurred. Like recently the American Red Cross has helped the victims of hurricane Matthew and hurricane Nicole. 
I have known a lot of people who have needed blood transfusions. My best friend actually needed fifteen blood transfusions all within a couple months because she had something wrong with her stomach. They are very common but they do save lives in a relatively easy way. You can help people all over the country and even the world if you donate blood. Here are a few stories that show what your donated blood can do.
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