The greatest gift you can give anyone is the gift of life. Hospitals nationwide provide life-saving blood transfusions every day. Yet, all too often, a shortage of blood prompts blood donation centers, the American Red Cross, and hospitals to call upon citizens to donate and help replenish the nation’s blood supply. Blood banks repeatedly call upon their good donors, those who don’t mind coming in as frequently as every six weeks, to help them out. Consider donating on a regular basis or even just once a year on your birthday so that someone ill can make it to his or her next birthday. The happiness you feel on your special day thus can be magnified by your generosity.