Calling all blood types, especially type O!
Please come to our community blood drive on October 23rd in Emerson Suites from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our community blood supply is at critical levels for all blood types.
Your community blood supply is rapidly being depleted; the Red Cross needs your lifesaving donations now. The past flooding in our home state and many more disasters around this country have caused many drives to be canceled. The Red Cross and our community need your donation.
Please stop by one of our tables to sign up or email redcross@ithaca.edu to schedule your appointment time now. We will be in Textor this Thursday from 9 to 3. Then next week in Campus Center lobby on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9 to 3, please stop by to sign up to donate.
You are Eligible to Donate If You Meet the Following Criteria:
• Are at least 17 yrs old
• Weight 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.
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We will also be taking Double Red donation, which are scheduled every hour. In order to be Eligible to Donate you must Meet the Following Criteria:
150 lbs min. and be 5’ 1” height for males,
175 lbs min. and be 5’ 5” height for Woman
On behalf of all patients in the Southern Tier, thank you in advance for your goodwill and generosity.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DONATION:
To improve your donation experience: Be sure to eat well the day of
donation, drink plenty of fluids and get a good night's sleep!
