It’s because blood donations are crucial this time of year that the blood center is open on Christmas Eve to ensure that everyone who wants to take a moment to save multiple lives can.

Blood donation in India faces seasonal challenges, with academic breaks, festivals, and weather impacting donor turnout significantly.

“Especially this time of year, we’re low on blood donations and I think that’s because people are so busy. “It’s Christmas, they’ve got other things going on, or there’s more ...

"Every time I donate, I think of my grandfather and the many people — strangers — who gave us more time with him, writes ...

You should donate blood a max of six times per year. You can donate platelets 24 times a year, and plasma 12 times a year. Pregnant women, people with anemia, dementia, or HIV should not donate blood.