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In this frustrating world, sometimes it’s hard to find things to feel good about, but there’s something that lifts my spirits every time: Donating blood 🩸 Costs nothing but a bit of time, literally saves lives. A very valuable contribution. Here’s the email I received afterwards today: Thank you for being a super reds donor. We appreciate your commitment to saving lives. You, and donors like you, are literally the lifeblood of our community. That’s a big deal and everyone here at Bloodworks Northwest sends you a heartfelt thank you. Super Reds donors like you are superheroes. In a single visit, you have the power to donate enough red blood cells for two transfusions. Your one donation results in twice as many red cells – enough for two patients to receive lifesaving treatment for trauma, surgeries, cancer, and bleeding disorders. A Super Reds donation is at its most critical need when we see our blood supply take a dip. This donation type helps us meet the local demand for red blood cells more efficiently and quickly. As a Super Reds donor, you can safely donate every 112 days, three times a year, so please consider scheduling your next donation soon! My next blood donation is already on my calendar for October. ❤️🩸❤️ I’ve known so many people who needed transfusions for so many reasons: Bad accidents, cancer, hemorrhages, surgeries. Need is high in summer time. If your health allows you to donate, I hope you will. It’s a gift to yourself, too.