Donate Blood Emergency? Call 911 or your local ambulance service. Make a Difference Often in an emergency doctors need to give blood to their patients. The need for blood can be critical and can make the difference between life and death. Our blood banks are able to serve those in need because of the generous donors in our community. Almost every adult can donate blood, but only only a fraction of those who can, do, even though the process is simple and nearly painless. Consider donating blood, and giving someone in our community the gift of life. The American Red Cross coordinates blood drives at their offices as well as in various community locations. Call 1-800-GIVELIFE or go to www.givelife.org to find a blood drive near you.