Bloodmobile: Fall 2008
MHS Student Government and the American Red Cross present our Fall 2008 Bloodmobile. The event is open to all current MHS students and staff.
HOW TO SIGNUP
Sign-ups begin in the Student Center on Wednesday, November 12th and end Thursday, November 20th. If you don't have lunch mods at MHS, you can sign up in F-102. You must bring your photo ID (license/temps/MHS ID) to register. This registration is required for student donors - no student "walk-ins" allowed. Staff members may reserve a time or simply show up the day of the drive (and receive priority in line).
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!