Blood driveEvery two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. But only 5% of people in the U.S that are eligible to donate blood truly do. Healthy blood donors are the only source of blood, and currently there are no other substitutes. Lindenwold High School hosts the annual blood drives in our gymnasium. Our school is trying to donate as mush as 130 pints every blood drive. For those who are not eligible to donate can volunteer to help out with reception, refreshments, pass delivery, roll call and they even come to sit with the donors while the donation is in process.
Before the donation occurs the Red Cross checks if the person is at least 16 years of age with parental consent, weigh a certain amount, and all medical history is up to date and that is safe to donate. After that, the donor is ready to give blood. The donors lay on the beds while the blood is being taken and then after, they receive refreshments and chat with friends and family.
Did you know that many people who are physically eligible to give blood can't. Did you know that gay men in monogamous relationships can't give blood?
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