CLARKSVILLE, TN − With the Fourth of July approaching and trauma cases expected to rise, Blood Assurance is urging donors to step up now.
The week surrounding Independence Day is one of the most challenging times for maintaining a stable blood supply. Donation rates drop as people travel, but the demand for blood surges—especially following traumatic accidents, which often increase during the holiday celebrations.
“People are traveling, schools are out, and routine blood drives slow down, but emergencies don’t take a vacation,” said Garry Allison, Senior Vice President of Operations at Blood Assurance. “We typically see more trauma cases during the summer, particularly around the Fourth. We need the community to act now to ensure blood is available when patients need it most.”
The Need
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood—for surgery, cancer treatment, chronic illness, or a traumatic injury. Blood can’t be manufactured, so it must come from volunteer donors. A single donation can save up to three lives, but only about 3% of eligible Americans actually donate…