• When an emergency occurs and every second counts....
• When a premature baby needs blood....
• When there isn't time for a patient to be cross-matched....

We think you should know just how important you really are. While nearly 50% of the population has Type O blood, the percentage of people who can receive your blood type far exceeds this number.

Individuals who are Type O can only receive Type O blood; however, in an emergency situation, Type O can be used as a back up for other blood types. O Positive blood can be transfused to a person with any positive blood type and O Negative can be transfused to a person with any blood type. This means there is always a great demand for Type O blood.

As an O donor, you are in great demand. There are four things you can do to assure that a patient will have Type O blood available when he or she needs it:

• Become a regular, every-8-week donor
• Bring a friend and/or relative with you
• Ask about becoming a Double Red Cell donor
• Inform others of the need for Type O donors

We look forward to seeing you on a regular basis. Patients are counting on YOU.

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