Perez is an unusual case because you don't have too many gallon donors," said Ruiz. Marcos Perez has been regularly giving blood for over 37 years. Perez donates plasma and platelets instead of whole blood because it allows him to donate up to 24 times a year.
Perez says he plans to continue to donate every two weeks until "they say you can't," and hopes others will follow his lead. We need to all work together. If we all work together and everybody goes to donate, those shelves will be fully stocked. To ensure the health of staff and donors, precautions include:. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.
The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross. About Us. News and Events. So how much blood is taken when you donate for others in need? Whole Blood The average adult has around five liters of blood in their body. Platelets A normal platelet count for adults ranges between , to , platelets per microliter.
Oneblood Blog Subscribe to our blog to read inspiring stories and get the latest news. Follow on Twitter. All Blogs. Oneblood Blog Subscribe to our blog to read inspiring stories and get the latest news Email. Every two seconds someone in the U. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.
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