Holiday Season Blood Drive

11/25/03

Contributed by Cynthia Smith

Some things can be counted on every holiday season. People will travel more, kids will play more, and -- not coincidentally -- the need for blood will increase. Please help make this winter holiday season a great one by helping with the blood shortage.

Schedule an appointment to donate on December 9 in Emerson Suites between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Did you know that --

Only 5 percent of the population who can donate blood actually do.
Your one donation can save up to three lives.
About 85 percent of the population will require blood transfusion at some point in life.
Red blood cells are only viable for 42 days.

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

Have not traveled abroad since 1980 for more then 3 cumulative months in Great Britain or 6 months cumulative in Europe.

If you have an hour to spare and would like to be a local hero please e-mail smaxwell@ithaca.edu or call 274-7342 to schedule an appointment.

On behalf of hospital patients in the Southern Tier, thank you for your goodwill and generosity.

To improve your donation experience get a good night's sleep the day before. Also, be sure to eat well and drink plenty of fluids on the day of donation.

Contributed by Cindy Smith

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