Bloodmobile: Fall 2007
THANKS!Student Government thanks the many volunteers, donors, and staff members that helped make the fall bloodmobile a great success! We look forward to seeing you again in the spring bloodmobile this March. We'll post more information when the date approaches.
HOW TO SIGNUPg lunch mods. Sign ups begin Friday, November 9th and end Thursday, November 15th. If you don't have a lunch, you can sign up in F-1 or F-2. You must bring your photo ID (license) to register.
Donor Requirements
To donate, you must meet these requirements:
- At least 17 years old
- Weight at least 110 pounds
- Be in generally good health
- Must bring photo ID to the event
- We recommend that you eat breakfast or a snack and drink water the morning of your donation
Blood Donation Facts
Here are some fun facts about donating...
- The actual donation lasts about 6 minutes.
- You'll probably spend a total of 30 minutes in the Fine Arts Center before returning to class.
- After donating, you are encouraged to take a break in the canteen, where we have donuts, cookies, juice, water, etc.
- Donors are screened before giving blood to be sure they are in good condition to donate. If you do not meet all requirements, you will be sent back to class.
- In northern Ohio, over 900 health volunteers are needed each day to meet patients' needs in 57 local hospitals throughout 19 counties.
- Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood.
- An adult body contains 10 to 12 pints of blood; a donation is about 1 pint.
- You can donate as often as every 56 days.
For More Information
Check out these links for more information about donating!