Blood is traditionally in short supply during the winter months due to holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness. January in particular is a difficult month for blood centers to collect blood donations.
In 1970, President Richard Nixon designated the month of January as National Blood Donor Month. In his proclamation he called upon the media, the blood-banking and medical health facilities, and the public at large to pay special tribute and honor to the voluntary blood donor during the month. He also encouraged, by all appropriate means, to increase the number of voluntary blood donors.
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