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Zach Waddicor: Every 15 Seconds, Someone in the U.S. Needs Platelets
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Nov 7, 2026, 23:38

Zach Waddicor: Every 15 Seconds, Someone in the U.S. Needs Platelets

Zach Waddicor, Founder of Riverside Learning, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Doing my small part today by donating platelets!

It’s a few hours out of my day, but it could make a huge difference in someone else’s life.

A few facts that really put the need into perspective:

  • Someone in the U.S. needs platelets every 15 seconds.
  • Nearly 5,000 units of platelets are needed every day in the U.S.
  • Platelets are especially important for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, people receiving organ or bone marrow transplants, and those recovering from major surgeries or traumatic injuries.
  • Platelets only have a shelf life of 5 days, so there’s a constant need for donors.

It’s easy to take something like this for granted until you realize how many people depend on these donations.

If you’ve ever considered donating blood or platelets, I encourage you to look into it. You never know whose life you might touch. A little time out of your day could mean everything to someone else.”

Zach Waddicor

Sta updated with Hemostasis Today.

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