Ithaca College

It's blood donation time again, this Wednesday, October 3, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. This is our first blood drive of this semester -- let's make this one a great success!

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 patients. Help us 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
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
• Have not donated within the last 56 days
• Have not traveled abroad since 1980 for more than three cumulative months in Great Britain or six months in Europe.

We will also be taking two double red donations every hour. To be eligible to donate you must meet the following criteria:

• Men: Minimum 150 lbs. weight and 5' 1" height
• Women: Minimum 175 lbs. weight and 5' 5" height

If you have an hour to spare and would like to give the gift of life, please email redcross@ithaca.edu.

You can also stop by the Red Cross sign-up table in Textor Hall, September 26, 27, 28 and October 1 and 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day.

On behalf of hospital patients in the Southern Tier, thank you in advance for your cift 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!