Diversity Club’s Blood Drive, in collaboration with We Are Blood, is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 30 in the new lecture hall. To donate blood, students need to be 17 years old and weigh at least 115 pounds. If interested, email Danielle Rail ([email protected]) or stop by E114 to reserve a spot. The schedule allows for two or three donors every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. When requesting a spot, include a preferred time. Donations typically take 45 minutes. Students need to have their student ID with them when donating. Students must have a reservation to donate.
For a couple of days leading up to the drive, drink water, eat a diet rich in iron, increase vitamin C intake and avoid caffeinated beverages. On the day of the drive, eat breakfast and/or lunch high in protein. For more information regarding how best to prepare, contact Danielle Rail.
