THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIFT IN THE WORLD

The pretty polka dots artfully scattered above are beautiful, but they are also vital. The microscopic image affords us a close up view of life-giving blood, including a heart-shaped white blood cell.

January is historically the toughest time of the year for blood banks to attract donors. In the United States alone, someone is in dire need of blood every two seconds! That means that more than 44,000 blood donations are needed every single day. Why not do your part to live beautifully and compassionately and donate blood? Visit the Red Cross online to make a blood donation appointment and help save a life.