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The Charitable Habits of Blood Donors
Colelli, Kathryn Correll, Alyssa Li, Shannon Loyal, Jameson Sofka, Ryan Taylor, Jordan Tranmer, Andrew Frenette, Chris Fung, Mark
Colelli, Kathryn
Correll, Alyssa
Li, Shannon
Loyal, Jameson
Sofka, Ryan
Taylor, Jordan
Tranmer, Andrew
Frenette, Chris
Fung, Mark
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Introduction: There is a need for a constant supply of blood and blood products (e.g. plasma and platelets) in the American health care system. Common recipients of blood include: patients at risk for major hemorrhage, patients with sickle cell anemia, patients undergoing surgery, and thrombocytopenia in neonatal patients. This demand is met through nationwide blood banks, such as the American Red Cross, and their blood donation programs. The American Red Cross relies solely on volunteer donors; thus, one of the most pressing issues facing this institution is getting donors in the door. Through our survey questions we hope to uncover more factors that guide individuals in their philanthropic ways. The overall goal of this research is focused on unveiling new information that will supply the American Red Cross with valuable insight into their donor population and possible opportunities for joint publicity. We investigated the similarities and difference between how and why individuals undertake certain charitable activities.
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2015-01-21
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