If people lose blood from surgery or injury, there is only one place to turn - volunteer blood donors. Community Blood Center offers a fulltime certified teacher and a blood education program designed for grades K Students who register to donate three or more times during high school earn a Red Cord to wear at graduation events.
To ensure the safety of blood donation for both donors and recipients, all volunteer blood donors must be evaluated to determine their eligibility to give blood. If you have specific questions about blood donation or your eligibilitiy to donate blood, contact us at canidonate givingblood.
Only sterile, disposable equipment is used throughout the donation process, which makes it virtually impossible to contract a disease from donating blood. What Happens to Blood After Donation. Automated Donations. Why Host a Blood Drive. Find Your Area Representative. Blood Drive Basics.
Corporate Drives. Community Drives. When You Need Blood. History of Blood Banking. In the Classroom. Donation Center Tours. A Note to Teachers. Donate Blood. Organize a Blood Drive. Educational Programs. About Blood. Giving Back. Join the Community. Who Can Donate To ensure the safety of blood donation for both donors and recipients, all volunteer blood donors must be evaluated to determine their eligibility to give blood.
To give blood you must: Be in general good health. Be at least 17 years old. If you are 16 you can donate with a CBC consent form signed by your parent. There is no upper age limit as long as you have no health restrictions.
Be at least 5' 4" tall and weigh at least pounds. If you are under 5' 4" you will need to weigh more than pounds to safely donate. The final determination of eligibility is made at the time of donation. There may have been some changes to these criteria since the last revision date. The most up-to-date eligibility information can be obtained by contacting the Donor Client Support Center at Final eligibility will be determined by the American Red Cross at the time of donation. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, healthy also means that you are being treated and the condition is under control.
If you are not feeling well on the day of your donation, please contact us to reschedule. Check with your donor center to confirm. Eligibility Requirements. Requirements by Donation Type. Whole Blood Donation. Power Red Donation. Platelet Donation. You can discuss any upper weight limitations of beds and lounges with your local health historian. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your child's doctor or other health care provider.
We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your child's provider. You may wish to donate blood before your child's procedure if there's a chance they may need a transfusion.
Read about blood sources, your rights and more. From the donation process to blood storage and infection risks, get answers to FAQs about donating blood. Many serious medical conditions require a blood transfusion. This life-saving treatment is made possible by healthy people who donate blood. Learn more. Patient Education A-Z. You are not eligible to donate blood if you: Have ever used self-injected drugs non-prescription Had hepatitis Are in a high-risk group for AIDS The FDA regulation states that a male who has had sex with another male MSM at any time since is prohibited from donating as a volunteer males who have had sex with other males are allowed to donate for their own health.
Basic Eligibility Guidelines Age: You must be at least 17 years old to donate to the general blood supply. Tattoos: One-year deferral.
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