We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
The American Red Cross will be at Wallner Hall on Tuesday May 7th from 12:30-6:00 to collect blood from donors. Our goal is 40 viable pints but we have 58 slots to fill. Everyone eligible to donate is encouraged to do so.
Currently the Red Cross has a critical need for type O blood donations and urges type O donors, as well as eligible donors of all blood types, to give now to ensure lifesaving patient care isn’t impacted this spring.
Blood donors are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients whose survival depends on transfusions.
Blood is needed for accident victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease.
Volunteer donors are the ONLY source of blood for those in need of transfusions.
Do you know someone who has never donated before? Or hasn’t donated in a long time? Please encourage them to donate with you.
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; and Avoid fatty foods.
Appointments are highly encouraged by the American Red Cross. So, if you have not made an appointment to donate, you can go on-line at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-REDCROSS). Walk-ins are always welcome. There will be walk-in availability throughout the day along with the scheduled appointments.
We look forward to seeing you at Wallner Hall on Tuesday, May 7th.
