NHS Blood Drive
February 23rd
For detailed information, check out the videos below:
Story About a Drop of Blood from the Indiana Blood Center: http://tinyurl.com/pkrfxal
Did you know that 1 unit of blood can save 3 lives?
Donation Process Video from the American Red Cross: http://tinyurl.com/p9758wx
Almost everyone in their lifetime will know someone who needs a blood transfusion. Every donation helps!
Do You Qualify for Blood Donation?
The American Red Cross strives to make blood donation as safe as possible, be sure you meet these requirements before you get parental permission to donate:
Male donors must weigh 100 pounds or more, depending on their height.
If you are 4'10" you must weigh at least 118lbs
If you are 4'11" you must weigh at least 114lbs
If you are 5' or taller, you must weigh at least 110lbs
Female donors must weigh 110 pounds or more, depending on their height.
If you are 5'1" you must weigh at least 133lbs
If you are 5'2" you must weigh at least 129lbs
If you are 5'3" you must weigh at least 124lbs
If you are 5'4" you must weigh at least 120lbs
If you are 5'5" you must weigh at least 115lbs
If you are 5'6" or taller, you must weigh at least 110lbs