Blood Drive Wednesday, October 3, 8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

09/26/07

Contributed by Cynthia Smith

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:

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

If you have an hour to spare and would like to give the gift of life, please email [mailto: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!

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