Blood Drive Friday, May 17
The blood drive is coming up Friday, May 17, 2024, 9am–2pm, in The Sharon Academy High School gym.
Eligibility Requirements:
– You must be at least 16 to donate
– If you are 16 you must get your parents to sign a parental consent form (come see me if this applies to you).
– You must weigh at least 110 lbs.
Registration:
– Remember to bring your ID, and if required, the signed parental consent form.
– Bring the names of the medications you are taking.
– Bring a list of the places you have traveled outside the U.S. and Canada in the last 12 months.
Before Donation:
Sleep: Get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before your donation.
Eat:
– Don’t skip meals on the day of your donation.
– Make healthy food choices
– Eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of foods that are rich in iron and vitamin C.
Drink:
-Drink a few extra glasses of water or fluids in the days before you donate.
-If you drink water within 10-30 minutes before donation, you may be less likely to experience dizziness and lightheadedness.
After Donation:
– Be sure to sit and relax in the refreshment area for 15 minutes or more and have a drink and a snack.
– Drink a few or more glasses of fluids to stay well-hydrated.
To sign up please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org, click on “Find a Blood Drive” and enter: SHARON ACADEMY.