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This resolution declares January as Blood Donor Month in the State of Wisconsin, continuing a tradition that began over 55 years ago to recognize voluntary blood donors and encourage more people to donate blood, especially during times when blood supplies are typically low. The resolution highlights the critical role of blood donations in Wisconsin's healthcare system, noting that blood transfusions are needed every two seconds and that blood cannot be artificially produced, relying solely on the generosity of donors. It also points out the challenge of an aging population and a shortage of new donors, with only about 3 percent of eligible individuals donating, despite constant patient needs, and specifically mentions the high demand and frequent shortages of type O blood, which is crucial in trauma situations. The resolution further emphasizes the wide range of patients who benefit from blood transfusions, including cancer patients, accident and trauma victims, newborns, transplant recipients, surgical patients, and those with chronic conditions like sickle cell disease.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/resolution/ar11