Ithaca College

We all know that severe weather has the potential to decrease donations, but if blood supplies do not immediately increase, those lives that depend on transfusions will be at risk for not getting the blood they need. Now that the weather is permitting, every eligible individual should give blood if not for themselves, but for friends, their loved ones or their neighbors. Please give blood this Monday, April 16th in Emerson Suites from 8:30 to 2:45.

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. We need you to meet our needs, blood can only come from donors like you!

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.


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 .


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!