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essay on donate blood to save a life

Answer 1

The birth of Chase changed our lives forever. We were not sure if we were able to have children and after 5 years of trying with not avail, Chase was born. He was 5 lbs. and 8 oz. He was so tiny and fragile, but the love we had for our son was enormous. When Chase turned five months old, the doctors told us that he had leukemia. They said it would take a miracle for him to see his 1st birthday. We as parents did not know what to do or who to turn for to help and guide us in the right directions. Chase would undergo many surgeries and need many pints of blood. It is often that people do not understand why donating blood is important part of life. What if Chase was your 5-month-old son? 

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Blood is a liquid that circulates throughout the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to every cell, and carrying away waste products. Blood plays an important role in fighting off unwanted infections that enter the body. The components of blood are red and white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Although blood is made of the same basic elements, not all blood is alike. In fact, there are eight common red blood cell types, A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+, O-. Type O blood is a universal donor and is always in demand, because of these different types of blood variations it is of great importance that everyone who can, donate. There are four common types of blood donations, in which you can participate. (American Association of Blood Banks)

The most common type of donating is whole blood, which is always in need. This procedure last for about 45 minutes. There are trained people collecting your blood, and are very cautious and safe. The way that they collected your blood is that they ask you several questions to determine your eligibility. You then receive your own collections bags and needle. At no time do you have to worry about confused with someone else, or catching any diseases. You can call your local area Red Cross Center (www.bloodct.org/blood.htm) or hospital to find out when and where donations are given. 
Another type is donating skin tissue, which can potentially benefit as many as 50 people per each donation.

Answer 2

An ailing body needs blood for various reasons. He may be attacked with anemia, undergone an operation or may meet with an accident. But such a patient may die for want of blood as it is not always available. Even a pregnant mother may need blood in case of emergency situation.

The patient needs blood or his or her group of blood whenever necessary. It is another important thing. Blood has four groups namely, A. B, AB and O. The required group must be the same while transplanting otherwise the transplantation will go in vain and even the patient may die. The man with the O-group blood is called the universal donor as the people having others can accept it. On the contrary, the man with AB group of blood is called the universal receiver as he can accept all groups of blood.

Blood can be stored for a limited period of time that is why the blood banks need a steady and constant collection.

Nowadays a public awareness is noticed to donate blood. Many clubs, colleges, societies, offices, etc. organize blood donation camps on different occasions. It is a healthy gesture. We must keep this aptitude up at any cost. Our blood banks are running short of required blood. By organizing such blood donation camps we may help them to enrich their capacity.

However, it is very important that while taking blood from a certain person the concerned authority must make sure the the blood is not infected.

Blood donation is our human duty. Our body does not get affected if we donate blood. The body can repair the loss within a few days. So we must come forward to donate blood as it can make sure the return of a dying man again into the light of life.