An Ottawa man marked a milestone Thursday, donating blood for the 150 th  time. "I am proud of it for sure," says 69-year-old Guy LeBlanc. Guy LeBlanc first donated when he was 19 years old. "It was at Carleton University and I thought it was something different," said LeBlanc. He says it soon became part of his …

Overview Blood donation is a voluntary procedure that can help save the lives of others. There are several types of blood donation. Each type helps meet different medical needs. Why it's done You agree to have blood drawn so that it can be given to someone who needs a blood transfusion. Millions of people need blood transfusio…

How your body replaces blood? The average adult has around 10 pints of blood (roughly 8% of your body weight).  Making a blood donation uses about 1 pint, after which your body has an amazing capacity to replace all the cells and fluids that have been lost. Red blood cells Take red cells. Millions of them are being made and dying ev…

Blood Donation  Blood donation is a voluntary procedure that can help save the lives of others. There are several types of blood donation. Each type helps meet different medical needs. Blood donation benefits everyone The health benefits of donating blood are considerable—but of course, the most important part of the process is help…