[Jane Long]

They need to let families/friends donate directly to each other.

I know … eliminates the need for many of their blood centers.

[fwdude]

They need to let families/friends donate directly to each other.

That assumes blood type compatibility, which is not necessarily true even among relatives.

[Flaming Conservative]

You can pre donate for a planned surgery for a compatible family member, but it will cost the same as it would coming straight from the blood bank.