Ep. 77 | Blood Donation and Why it Matters

According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States will need blood every 2 seconds, and a single blood donation has the potential to save three lives. Donating blood helps supply hospitals and other settings with blood for those who need it during their treatment, but it can also have many positive effects on the donor, with potential emotional and physical benefits on health. Join us this week as we discuss the process of blood donation, who it benefits, the staggering statistics, and what to expect on your trip to the Red Cross bus! SHOW NOTES Julie's Uplifting Story: Susan's Story: How Donating Blood Saved Her Life Inga's Uplifting Story: Be Yourself by Ralph Waldo Emerson (via Daily Wisdom) Transfusion Confusion: The tear-jerking tale of a little boy who selflessly agreed to transfuse his sister, believing the procedure would kill him. Read the Articles: Facts About Blood Donations | How does donating blood affect the body? Watch the video: https://youtu.be/cOhA9SeHldg FOLLOW INGA + JULIE! Connect with Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-lake-4857301b8/ Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brubaker-3a89b2114/ Follow Caregiven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregivenpodcast/ Follow Caregiven on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaregivenpodcast?lang=en Subscribe to the Caregiven YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtq-gS4yCWGE5UFnrU8OAA Follow EPAGA Home Care on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPAGAHomeCare Join the Care and Share Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/715609402176814 Follow EPAGA Home Care on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epagahomecare/ Follow EPAGA Home Care on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epaga-home-care Visit EPAGA’s Website for more articles about home care: https://www.epagahomecare.com/articles Interested in opening your own EPAGA Home Care? Check out our Franchise Opportunities: https://www.epagahomecarefranchise.com/