However, non-participation of eligible donors has led to a shortage of blood. Based on preliminary research on blood donations, 38% of the US population is eligible to donate blood, but on an annual basis, less than 3% donate on more than one occasion. The increase in demand is mainly due to the increase in the number of complex medical procedures such as chemotherapy, organ transplants and heart surgeries, all of which require large quantities of blood to be transfused. Unfortunately, the pressure on the generous few continues to increase, as medical procedures incessantly require large quantities of blood. In order to provide a constant supply of blood, blood donation should be requested by 38% of eligible donors. Requested blood donations can ensure that hospitals have the blood supply needed to perform medical procedures that require large quantities of blood. Requested blood donations can provide benefits to everyone because serious medical conditions or accidents can occur at any time for anyone. Requiring thirty-eight percent to donate is similar to the way jury duty is required of US citizens and should be seen as a civic responsibility. Blood donation provides hospitals with the key to saving many lives every day. However, blood shortages have prevented hospitals from providing needed care on too many occasions,