The above video gives an informative look at blood. Although short, it captures the importance of blood in maintaining vitality. Many (myself included) depend on blood products from other people and that dependence increases at a rate of 6% each year, according to the American Red Cross.

Thank you to those who are able to donate.

To find out where you can donate blood enter your zip code here.

NOTE:You may have heard  in the first seconds of the clip that blood is the body’s largest organ and thought “that’s not right, according to my 6th grade science class that distinction belongs to the skin.” I agree. Blood is generally referred to as a connective tissue consisting of several types of cells suspended in plasma, rather than an organ. Regardless, blood is a BIG deal.

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