It is that time of the year again to give the gift of life, be generous this season and donate blood at our Blood Drive on December 11th in Emerson Suites from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
We all depend on this perishable resource. Blood is an emergency medicine and must always be readily available. By pledging to give blood and keeping that commitment you will give the gift of life to someone in desperate need.
The New York-Penn Region of American Red Cross distributes nearly 2,000 units of blood every day to a total of 127 area hospitals. As a volunteer blood donor you play a critical role in helping us meet the needs of those people who need your gift of life. We want you to get into the season by helping others and please give blood.
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, If you donated at October’s drive you are ineligible, sorry. Our next drive is in February, see you then!
• Have not traveled abroad since 1980 for more then 3 cumulative months in Great Britain or 6 months cumulative in Europe.
We will also be taking 3 Double Red donations every hour, 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
If you have an hour to spare and would like to give the gift of life please email: redcross@ithaca.edu or stop our sign up table in Campus Center Monday December 4th thru Friday December 8th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
On behalf of hospital patients in the Southern Tier, Thank You in advance for your Gift of Life 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!
