Today you get a two-fer, since I missed yesterday’s post:
Idea #6: Give blood. One blood donation can save up to three lives.
If you are at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs., and are in good health, you may be eligible to donate blood. You can donate whole blood, platelets, plasma, or double red cells, so do some research to decide which option works best for you. Visit http://www.redcrossblood.org to find out more about donor eligibility and locate a blood drive or donation center near you. You can also find information about hosting a blood drive at your school, office, or place of worship.
Idea #7: As long as you’re donating blood, check the back of your driver’s license to make sure you are an organ and tissue donor. If not, visit http://www.organdonor.gov for more information about organ and tissue donation and to find out how to sign up in your state’s donor registry. You may also need to contact your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles to find out about how to designate your decision to be a donor on your driver’s license and request a new license, if necessary. Also, be sure to discuss your wishes with your family, friends, doctors, and faith leaders so they understand your decision. More than 116,000 people are waiting for organ donations, and one donor can save up to eight different people’s lives.
Waiting for Morning 
What differentiates the different types of blood donations to the donor? Why not just give whole blood and let them split it up however they like?
Merrit, you are so good.