Give generously - please donate

by Anna Lee James

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Adrian Tuesday, September 7 from 1:00pm - 6:00pm at the Optimist Building. All donations of blood help patients in need. We cannot wait until the need arises to donate blood. All blood goes through 48 hours of testing before going on for transfusions. All this makes it important that we try to meet our goal of 50 units of blood to make sure blood is available when the need arises.

You must be 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be feeling well the day of the donation. Everyone must have an ID. Your blood card or drivers license or school photo will also do. Eat a good meal at your regular meal time, drink plenty of fluids and remember you must eat iron rich foods.

After reading this article you will have nearly one week to prepare for donating blood by marking your calendar, or some sort of reminder, asking a friend to come along and join you. Refreshments are served after each donation and you can chat with friends and neighbors. See You! Tuesday, September 7, Adrian Optimist Building.