We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
The American Red Cross will be in town September 13 to host a Blood Drive.
Appointments are highly encouraged by the American Red Cross. So, if you have not made an appointment you can go on-line at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-REDCROSS).
The Red Cross will begin accepting walk in donors at 12:30. Walk in slots will also be available each hour throughout the day.
Any healthy person age 18 (or age 16 or 17 with a signed parental consent) or older and weighing at least 110 pounds is eligible and encouraged to donate blood.
Valid identification is required for all blood donations (driver’s license or school ID are acceptable). Parental consents for those 16 or 17 years of age can be picked up at the high school office or at the registration table at Wallner Hall the day of the drive.
For those with an appointment, you can save up to 15 minutes at your donation by completing the health history online the day of the drive. All you have to do is visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.
Before donating it is recommended that you: Get a good night’s sleep; Have a good breakfast or lunch; drink extra water and fluids to replace the volume you will donate (try to avoid beverages with caffeine); Eat iron-rich foods; Avoid fatty foods.
Why Donate Blood?
You don’t need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own reason.
Some of us give blood because we were asked by a friend. Some know that a family member or a friend might need blood some day.
Some believe it is the right thing we do.
Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. And you’ll feel good knowing you’ve helped change a life.
You will receive a mini physical to check your:
• Pulse
• Blood pressure
• Body temperature
• Hemoglobin
Blood (or Whole Blood) Donation
This is the most common type of donation, during which approximately a pint of ‘whole blood’ is given.
The blood is separated into transfusable components – red cells, plasma, platelets and/or cryoprecipitated AHF.
This type of blood donation usually takes about an hour, though the actual donation takes about 8-10 minutes.
You are eligible to donate ‘whole blood’ every 56 days.
Afraid of needles?
You are not alone. Many people share that fear but find that they can still give blood. What most say is that the slight initial pinch pales in comparison to the feeling of accomplishment they get at the end of a successful donation!.
