Every time we donate blood, we save up to three lives. But India faces a severe blood shortage. There are so many myths regarding blood donation, that people hesitate to donate blood. • Blood donation is not painful. The initial needle prick may cause slight pain, but after that, the process is painless. • Donating blood does not impact the donor’s health or immunity. • Blood can be donated every 3 months. • The process of donating blood does not take more than 15 minutes. • There is no upper age limit for blood donation.