What does it take for you to survive the day?
For some people survival is a much more serious prospect. Local hospital patients count on volunteer blood donors like you to make their survival possible.
Here are some facts you may not know:
- Only 5% of the populations who can donate blood actually do.
- Your one donation can save up to three lives.
- 85% of the population will require blood transfusion at some point in their life.
- Many of our daily medical procedures would not be possible without an adequate three-day blood supply.
- Red blood cells are only viable for 42 days, which is why the supply must continuously be replenished.
You can make a difference this fall whether you are a longtime donor or have never given blood before. Please join us at our next blood drive:
Monday, October 6, Emerson Suites, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You are eligible to donate if you meet the following criteria:
- Are at least 17 years old
- Weigh at least 110 pounds
- Have not donated within the last 56 days
- Are in good health
- Have not traveled abroad since 1980 for more than three cumulative months in England, or six months cumulative in Europe
Sign up: If you have an hour to spare and would like to help with this worthwhile cause please stop by our sign-up table in Campus Center lobby from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, September 30-October 3.
Thank you in advance for your good will and generosity.
Contributed by Cindy Smith
