Come out and support the Red Cross of RI! FAST FACTS RE: BLOOD DONATIONS  200 people are needed to donate blood every day in RI to meet the needs of patients at local hospitals.  Cancer patients need more blood transfusions than any other group.  Blood components do not last long. In fact, one component, platelets, are only good for 5 days. Who needs platelets? People battling cancer, those in bad accidents, patients undergoing surgery – to mention a few groups.  Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion.  38% of us are eligible to donate blood, but only 5% do.  The need for new, healthy blood is constant. There is no substitute for human blood.  Not sure if you can donate, please call 453-8307 to check!!  Thank you for your time, support and consideration.