Chinook Blood Drive set for Tuesday, March 5
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BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 in Chinook at Wallner Hall, 330 Ohio from 12:30-6PM.
Appointments are highly encouraged by the American Red Cross. So, if you have not made an appointment to donate, you can go on-line at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-REDCROSS). Walk-ins are always welcome. There will be walk-in availability throughout the day along with the scheduled appointments.
Any healthy person age 18 (or age 16 or 17 with a signed parental consent) or older and weighing at least 110 pounds is eligible and encouraged to donate blood Valid identification is required for all blood donations (driver’s license or school ID are acceptable). Parental consents for those 16 or 17 years of age can be picked up at the high school office or at the registration table at Wallner Hall the day of the drive.
For those with an appointment, you can save up to 15 minutes at your donation by completing the health history online the day of the drive. All you have to do is visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass.
Before donating it is recommended that you: Get a good night’s sleep; Have a good breakfast or lunch; drink extra water and fluids to replace the volume you will donate but try to avoid beverages with caffeine; Eat iron-rich foods; Avoid fatty foods.
We look forward to seeing you at Wallner Hall on Tuesday, March 5th.
