What is a donation?
AnswerSomething given freely to help a person or cause
Donations are gifts, not purchases.
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Donation facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about charitable giving, volunteering and blood donation, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which blood type is often called the universal donor for red cells?
AnswerO negative
O negative red cells can be given to most patients.
Going deeper
Who founded the American Red Cross?
AnswerClara Barton
Clara Barton founded it in 1881.
What does 'philanthropy' mean?
AnswerPromoting the welfare of others, often through giving
It comes from Greek for love of humanity.
What is an in-kind donation?
AnswerA gift of goods or services instead of money
In-kind gifts include food, clothing and skills.
Expert level
In the U.S., how often can a healthy person typically donate whole blood?
AnswerEvery 56 days
Blood services commonly set an eight-week interval.
The Red Cross movement was founded in 1863 in which city?
AnswerGeneva
The International Committee of the Red Cross began in Geneva.
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