I donated blood today with Bonfils Blood Center. The organization had a blood drive at my work today. I've donated blood about 4 times before but usually in a large multi-purpose room. There wasn't space for Bonfils to set up in a room today, so the employees donated in the Blood Bus. The Blood Bus was a large RV type of bus with 2 private rooms to answer health-related questions before donation and about 6 lounging chairs to donate at a time. I believe I donated 1 pint of blood in approximately 10 minutes. My blood type is O+ (37.4% of the population). Recipient blood type of O+ are O+, A+, B+, and AB+. 85% of the population can receive my blood. O- blood type is the universal donor since O- blood can be transfused to any patient regardless of their blood type. Bonfils provides 80% of Colorado's blood supply and distributes blood to nearly 200 hospitals and healthcare facilities where it is used in a variety of medical treatments. My blood donation has a chance to save and enhance the lives of up to 3 patients!
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