The Mystery of Human Blood Types The ABO blood group evolved at least 20 million years ago, but scientists still don't understand the purpose of blood types
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Donate Blood Blood Facts Today, fewer than 4 of every 10 people in the U.S. are eligible to give blood. Fewer than 1 in 10 actually donate. Approximately 40,000 pints of blood are used each day in the United States. Approximately 1 out of every 7 people entering the hospital needs blood. 1 donation has the potential to save as many as 3 lives. 3 teaspoons of blood can save a baby's life. If there are 100 people in a room, 46 will have type O blood, 40 will have type A, 10 will have type B and four will have type AB. If 50 people donate, they could provide enough blood to take care of victims of a major car accident. If 20 people donate, they could help 1 burn victim. Most whole blood donors can give every 8 weeks. Plasma donors can give as often as every 3…
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It's time to roll up your sleeve and save a life — including yours. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, with a total of 44,000 blood donations needed every day, reports the American Red Cross. One whole blood donation, which takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour, can come to the rescue of as many as three patients. Harold Mendenhall, an 84-year-old lifetime blood donor from South Florida, donated his 100th gallon of blood, The Palm Beach Post reported. He started giving blood on July 7, 1977 when his wife, Frankie, was diagnosed with breast cancer. After she died, going to the blood bank was a way Mendenhall could deal with the grief of losing his wife and later his two sons. At least, he could save those who needed a blood transfusion.Mendenhall, strong and healthy, donates 6 gallons of blood a year by platelets. In…
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January Is… National Blood Donor Month Happy New Year! With the closing of another year, we will jump right into our second month of Alpha Cares, which raises awareness and funds for causes that are near and dear to our hearts! January is National Blood Donor Month! Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Those who suffer from accidents or sickness are in great need for red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate that come from donated blood. Many people have a fear of blood or needles that keep them away from donating blood. However those with that fear who decide to give blood find that the process is easy, relatively pain-free, and quick. The donation process is quite simple, as it is split into four parts: registrations, health history and mini-physical, donation, and refreshments. You too can save a life by donating blood. Visit www.redcross.org and…
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Introducing Alpha Cares
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The Alpha Group is excited to introduce Alpha Cares! This December The Alpha Group will kick off our year-long Alpha Cares Campaign, which raises awareness and funds for a variety of causes near and dear to our hearts. Our team will be planning numerous events throughout the year to not only shed light on all of these causes, but also help promote participation within our community. Throughout the month various resources will be available with facts and statistics on that month’s focus, as well as ways to aid in prevention and treatment. To do this, however, we will need your help! December is International Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. Come join us as we get into the holiday giving season! We will be holding a Toys for Tots drive November 28th - December 14th, and are calling for donations of new, unwrapped toys. The toys can be dropped off…
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