DE SCR10

Designates January 2025 as "National Blood Donor Month" in Delaware to honor voluntary blood donors and encourage donations during historically low supply periods

Highlights that blood transfusions occur every 2 seconds in the U.S., yet only 3% of eligible people donate, creating chronic shortages

Notes that O-negative blood, the universal type found in only 6% of the population, is most critically needed during emergencies

Recognizes that all Delaware counties (New Castle, Sussex, and Kent) now have pre-hospital whole blood services, allowing trauma victims to receive transfusions at emergency scenes before reaching hospitals

Urges citizens to donate blood regularly and calls on businesses and organizations to partner with Blood Bank of Delmarva to host community blood drives