Saturday, April 5, TLNA will
co-sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive with the Christ Presbyterian Church. The blood drive will run from 9 am
–1 pm at the church, which is located at 944 E. Gorham Street. You can call the church office at
257-4845 to schedule an appointment to donate blood. Walk-ins are also welcome!
If you are able to donate
time, we are looking for volunteers to assist with unloading/loading the Red
Cross vehicle, and to staff 2-hour shifts at either the registration, donor
room aide, or refreshment station.
Please call Diane Brusoe (256-1207) if you are able to volunteer.
Red Cross Facts:
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Every two seconds,
someone in this country needs blood.
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Every day the Red Cross
must collect over 900 units of blood in our region to meet patient needs.
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Only 5% of the eligible
population gives blood, yet 95% of us will need a blood product in our
lifetime.
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Healthy blood donors
can give blood as often as every 56 days.
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You must be at least 17
years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health to donate blood.
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Every unit of blood can
be separated into several components, helping save the lives of 3 or more
patients.
For more information about
the Red Cross, please call 1-800 GIVE LIFE or visit www.redcrossblood.com. Together, we can save a life!
-Diane
Brusoe