The summer is a notorious time for low donation numbers, and I have been saying this for some time, but now the need for O- donors has become critical. O- donors are true lifesavers as they are universal donors for all blood types.
This past week I was asked to record 2 messages - one urging O- negatives donors to do just that and the other to thank them. I thought I might share what that script sounds like. Here they are:
BVR #1 (Requesting Donors)
My name is Rebecca and I might be your neighbor, your co-worker, your sister, or even your daughter. I am someone whose life has been saved by a blood donor. I have a rare life-threatening case of anemia and I need regular blood transfusions so that I can participate in normal activities like spending time with my daughter. You have a critical blood type that is always in need and in demand. Your blood type, O negative, is not only rare and critical, but can be given to anyone of any blood type and is the most requested by hospitals. Please come out and donate again. The American Red Cross needs you now more than ever. People like me or even premature infants, people with sickle cell anemia, a friend battling cancer, and trauma patients depend on donors like you. Thank you for being a hero.
BVR #2 (Thank you for donating)
Hi, this is Rebecca again. I just wanted to say “thank you” if you donated blood recently. Blood donors are heroes and I thank you for helping people like me who need blood on a regular basis. If you didn’t get a chance to donate, you can find a list of blood drives and even make an appointment at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS for more information. Thank you for being my hero.
While this is just one of many efforts my friends at the Red Cross utilize to entice donors, I must say, once again, that if you haven't donated in the last 56 days, please do so today. The need is great. The need it critical. The need is now.
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