Put this on your calendar...even if you've never given blood before, consider it. Now more than ever, your blood could save someone's life.
The American Red Cross will have a Blood Drive at Snellville City Hall on Friday, August 1, 2008 from 1:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
They have an urgent need for type O blood donors. It's okay if you don't know what blood type you are. They will check your blood. Bring a photo ID.
Donors can enter a drawing held by the Red Cross for a chance to win a $1,000 gas card.
I just gave blood on July 16th for the second time this year. You do need to make sure you feel well the day of your blood donation.
Is it painful? I don't find it painful at all. The finger prick that they do to test your blood prior to donation hurts me worse than when they insert the needle into my arm for the actual blood donation....but the worst of it is only like a quick pinch.
After you do your blood donation, they will send you to a table to sit and relax with some fruit juice and Nutter Butter cookies. Stay there for at least 10-15 minutes and eat the snacks to regain your blood sugar levels. During that recovery time, fill out the entry form for the chance to win the gas card.
To schedule a donation, you can call 1-800-448-3543 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org
If you're shy, just show up at City Hall on August 1st with your photo ID. No appointment needed.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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