WI AR11

Declares January as Blood Donor Month in Wisconsin, aligning with the national observance established more than 55 years ago

Urges all citizens to celebrate blood donation and recognize the lifesaving contributions of volunteer blood donors

Calls on eligible blood donors to donate regularly and encourages businesses and organizations throughout Wisconsin to sponsor community blood drives

Notes that only about 3 percent of the age-eligible population donates blood, while someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds

Highlights that type O blood is most needed for trauma situations and most likely to be in short supply during emergencies