Red Cross Blood Drive
March 7th
Not Convinced Yet?
Here's a few reasons you should donate
Saving lives
One donation can help up to 3 people
Easily doing it
It only take an hour, it's relatively painless, and you should be fine the next day
Helping yourself
Forcing your body to make new blood can be great for your own health
Paying it forward
About 25% of people will need blood donated in their lives, and you might be one of them
Not Sure If You Can?
Here are some requirements
For your safety, depending on your weight you may not be able to donate. Check the chart below to see if you're eligible.
For females
4'10" - > 146 lbs
4'11" - > 142 lbs
5' - > 138 lbs
5'1" - > 133 lbs
5'2" - > 129 lbs
5'3" - > 120 lbs
5'5" - > 115 lbs
5'6" or taller - > 110 lbs
For males
4' 10" - > 118 lbs
4' 11" - > 114 lbs
5' or taller - > 110 lbs
You can't donate if you have gotten a tattoo in the last 6 months
You can't donate if your hemoglobin is too low
You must be at least 16, and must bring valid ID on the day of the blood drive. For those who are 16, this form must be filled out by a parent or guardian. 17 and older students do not need this form
If you can't donate
It's completely fine. Don't feel bad. But you can still help out by sharing this page with your friends
You can also reach out to a Student Council member to learn more about volunteering to help at the Blood Drive.