An alumna of Macomb Community College where she studied general business courses, Lorri Baprawski served as an auditor cum customer service representative at the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America. As a resident of Lakeland, Lorri Baprawski occasionally volunteers for Blue Cross Blue Shield blood drives.
Blood drives are organized to help medical care centers and hospitals meet their need for blood supply. An adequate amount of blood is usually required to meet the urgent need for patients facing trauma and other lifesaving procedures such as blood transfusions. There are various types of blood donations.
Whole blood donation. This is the most agile type of donation as it can be transfused in its original form. Also, when the blood is separated into specific components such as plasma, red cells, and platelets, it can be used to help multiple people.
Power red donation. This type of donation uses an automated process to separate the red blood cells from other components. A donor donates a concentrated dose of red cells used to care for those needing blood transfusions.
Platelet donation. During this donation, an apheresis machine is used to collect platelets together with some plasma. Platelets are minute cells found in the blood that aid in clot formation to stop bleeding. Most often, platelets are used by patients facing life-threatening injuries and illnesses, and cancer patients.
