It's National Blood Week. And not only that - it's World Blood Donor Day on June 14.
This Sunderland Echo flashback through the years could be just the thing for you if are a giving type of person.
Did you know - becoming a donor can help to save up to 3 lives an hour.
It can combat cancer, be vital during surgery and enhance the lives of others.
Just imagine saving a life. You potentially could by giving blood. Find out more at https://www.blood.co.uk
And in the meantime, look at these Wearside people who have already done their bit.
5. Donated blood makes a difference to so many other people - thanks to people like these donors at Fulwell Methodist Church in 2009.
Donated blood makes a difference to so many other people - thanks to people like these donors at Fulwell Methodist Church in 2009. | se
6. These donors in Sunderland were getting long service awards in 2007 for giving so many donations of blood.
These donors in Sunderland were getting long service awards in 2007 for giving so many donations of blood. | se
7. Donor Relations staff, Lorna Taylor and Alan Docherty were encouraging young people in Sunderland to become blood donors in 2013.
Donor Relations staff, Lorna Taylor and Alan Docherty were encouraging young people in Sunderland to become blood donors in 2013. | se
8. An encouraging turnout from donors at Fulwell Methodist Church in 2009.
An encouraging turnout from donors at Fulwell Methodist Church in 2009. | se