Multiple chances for students to donate blood

Throughout the school year, different groups on campus will sponsor blood drives.

To give blood, you must be 17. Sixteen-year-olds may give blood by filling out a parental consent form, which they can print at www.givingblood.org. Donors must bring a photo ID with their full name.

Those with infections will not be eligible to give blood. Most medications may be taken within 24 hours of the donation, but it is important to find out if the medication you take might prevent you from donating. Donors are encouraged to eat a good meal within four hours of donation.

If you have a history of hepatitis after age 11, heart, lung or kidney disease or liver damage, you will not be eligible.

It is recommended that you make an appointment to donate by calling the Community Blood Center at 800-388-4483 or going to www.donortime.com.

Blood Drive Schedule:

Wednesday, Oct. 10: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Union Atrium

Tuesday, Nov. 6: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Student Union Atrium

Thursday, Jan. 17: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Honors Dorm Plaza

Tuesday, Jan. 22: 12-4 p.m. To Be Determined

Monday, Feb. 4: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Union Atrium

Tuesday, March 5: 12-4 p.m. Boonshoft School of Medicine

Friday, April 5: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. To Be Determined

Friday, April 5: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. To Be Determined

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