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How much does it take?

Automobile accident:
Up to 50 red blood cell units

Every time you donate, ask what type of donation you can make to have the greatest impact.

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How much does it take?

Organ transplant:
Up to 25 plasma units +
30 platelet units +
40 red blood cell units

Every time you donate, ask what type of donation you can make to have the greatest impact.

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How much does it take?

Cancer:
Up to 8 platelet units per week
Cancer patients are the number one
recipients of all blood products.

Every time you donate, ask what type of donation you can make to have the greatest impact.

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How much does it take?

Burn victim:
Up to 20 plasma units

Every time you donate, ask what type of donation you can make to have the greatest impact.

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How much does it take?

Heart surgery:
Up to 6 red blood cell units +
6 platelet units

Every time you donate, ask what type of donation you can make to have the greatest impact.

The Facts

The type of donation that helps the most changes all the time, depending on patients’ needs.

For example, if local hospitals are low on platelets, you may help patients more if you make an apheresis platelet donation.

Modern medical care requires a steady supply of blood from healthy donors.