Due to a citywide blood shortage, the D.C. Council is reportedly giving serious consideration to a law which would allow 16-year-olds to donate blood with parental consent. According to a report in the Examiner, the American Red Cross’ supply of universal, type O negative blood is at “critically low” levels in Washington. (What, didn’t you donate on World Blood Day?) Most states allow 16-year-olds to donate with consent; and with donations in a summer lull, it kind of seems like a no-brainer for D.C. to allow them to do so. And if a teenager can do it, so can you. Wondering where you can give? Enter your zip code at this website to find out. There are cookies and stickers involved — I’m really not sure what other motivation you need, but I guess if helping save someone’s life does it for you, there’s that too.