January is National Blood Donor Month,
a time to honor the volunteer blood donors who ensure the health and safety of
nearly 4.5 million American patients each year. Donating blood is
the ultimate random act of kindness since you never know whose life you could
save. Mark your calendar to donate at the Colfax Library location on Thursday,
January 19 from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Consider making one of your
resolutions to donate three times a year. It is as easy as logging onto
INBCsaves.org and making your appointment right from your computer or by
calling toll free 800-423-0151. Your commitment will support the much needed
blood supply to help save lives across the Inland Northwest.
Need an incentive? By presenting to
donate in January, you are entered to win a Fitbit Surge. If exercise or the
gym is not for you, you can burn up to 600 calories just by donating blood. Donating
blood is so much more than most realize. 30 percent the inventory goes to
cancer patients, and about one in seven people entering the hospital end up
needing blood. Those in need could be a family member, friend or relative.
So as we begin 2017, find
the HERO in you to give blood and save lives. Visit the Whitman County Library
online calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us
for a complete listing of programs and events or call the Colfax Library
509-397-4366.
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