I’m an 18-year-old student in my freshman year at the University of Denver. I donated blood for the first time when I turned 16, and continued to donate several more times, earning “Gallon Grad” ...

Every time someone donates blood, it sets off a highly coordinated and medically regulated process designed to ensure the safety of both the donor and the recipient. For World Blood Donor Day, ...

Blood donation itself usually takes about 8 to 10 minutes. The whole process may take up to 1 hour, as you may need to sign some forms, have a checkup, or rest afterward. Donating blood is usually a ...

Most people don't think about giving blood until a loved one needs it — after an accident, during cancer treatment or in the middle of a medical emergency. But the reality is, our community can't ...