According to the American Red Cross, the need for blood is constant. Every two seconds, someone in the United States requires it.
According to the American Red Cross, the need for blood is constant. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires it.The drive was held at two locations, the Courtyard Marriott in Philadelphia and the Collingswood Grand Ballroom in Collingswood, New Jersey.
"One out of every seven people who go into a hospital winds up needing a blood transfusion, whether it's a car accident or a difficult childbirth, or they are being treated for cancer," said Rosie Taravella, the regional CEO for the American Red Cross of New Jersey. "To make sure we have a safe and stable blood supply at all times is really critical. The blood on the shelves today helps for emergencies tomorrow," she said."They mark it in their calendars. They know that 6abc is going to host this blood drive, and they come back specifically for this event."
"I'm going to be very happy, and I hope somebody else will be happy too and they can use the blood," said Charlene Fullard, a blood donor from West Philadelphia.A regular donor since 2002, Welsh said she understands the importance of these blood drives.
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