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I have now had the privilege to donate blood twice since I have turned sixteen (the minimum age required to donate blood). After my sixteenth birthday, I was eager and excited to give my first donation. One-hundred percent of the blood supply hospitals use to save lives come from voluntary blood donations. The thought of being able to help save lives by doing something so simple and easy astounded me. According to the American Red Cross Association, about 38 percent of all Americans are eligible to donate blood, but less than ten percent take the time to do so; thus, the hospitals constantly have a short blood supply. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to contribute to something important and meaningful. I am proud to be a blood donor, and I will continue to donate as long as I am eligible.
I have now had the privilege to donate blood twice since I have turned sixteen (the minimum age required to donate blood). After my sixteenth birthday, I was eager and excited to give my first donation. One-hundred percent of the blood supply hospitals use to save lives come from voluntary blood donations. The thought of being able to help save lives by doing something so simple and easy astounded me. According to the American Red Cross Association, about 38 percent of all Americans are eligible to donate blood, but less than ten percent take the time to do so; thus, the hospitals constantly have a short blood supply. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to contribute to something important and meaningful. I am proud to be a blood donor, and I will continue to donate as long as I am eligible.