In a world filled with daily challenges, which we all face, one simple act has the power to impact
others in a positive way! Donating blood isn’t just about giving; it’s about saving lives and here
in our community, the need for donors is constant. Let’s explore the crucial importance of being
a blood donor and find out how YOU can make a difference.

Why should you be a blood donor?

Life-Saving Impacts

• Blood donation is a direct contribution to saving lives. Rolling up your sleeve and
  donating helps patients undergoing surgeries, recovering from accidents, or battling life-
  threatening illnesses. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a blood donation, you
  know how powerful this is.
• Patients with chronic illnesses, blood disorders, or cancer treatments often require
  blood transfusions as part of their treatment plans.

Community Strength

• By donating blood, a community is strengthened. People come together at blood
  donation events, and it binds them together for a common cause—supporting those in
  the community that need blood donations.

Critical in Emergencies

• When there is an emergency, like a large-scale accident, a natural disaster, or a sudden
  wide-spread illness in a community, sometimes the need is great for blood donations.
• Immediate access makes response times and help faster and more efficient.
• Hospitals and health centers require a steady supply of blood to respond promptly.

Versatility

• Blood donation is more than blood, it includes the plasma, platelets, and red blood cells.
• Different patients may require specific blood components, making every donation more
  important.

Where can you donate blood in Knox County?

The Knox Community Hospital

• The Knox Community Hospital, located at 1330 Coshocton Ave, Mt. Vernon, Oh regularly
  conducts blood drives. Check their website or community pages for when these are
  held.

American Red Cross

• The American Red Cross, located at 812 Coshocton Ave Bldg., Unit #4 Mt. Vernon, Oh
  hosts blood drives and events at their office and around the community. Check their
  website for information.

Local Community Centers

•  Keep an eye on mobile blood drives, community centers, schools, colleges, and churches
  in Knox County, as they often collaborate with blood donation organizations to host
  blood drives.

Being a blood donor is an easy way to make a commitment to yourself and your community to
be helpful. Become a blood donor today! Why not make this a New Year’s Resolution?