January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month and a time to
encourage and raise the awareness of how important blood donations are. The U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services has recognized that America's blood banks are
currently facing a critical shortage of blood. Many parts of the country have only a
two-day supply. HHS has issued a challenge to all Americans to donate blood in order
to increase the country's supplies and be adequately prepared for any large-scale or
personal emergencies our country may face.