Where: The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas
4300 N Lamar Blvd
When:July 12, 2009
1:15 to 3:00PM
(There is also a lunch planned beforehand, if you're interested.)
Who:We are meeting up with the MEETin Austin group! If you'd like to come, reply to this post and I'll update it as required. Don't want to donate blood, but you would like to cheerlead and lend moral support? Come along!
Attending:So far:
Khahn
Why:I am finally allowed to give blood, after certain circumstances keeping me from donating. This is something I am very passionate about and it is something my family is very passionate about. My grandfather has been donating blood every 56 days since he turned 18. I am committed to remain a blood donor for the rest of my life, unless there are circumstances that require me to postpone my donations again. I hope you'll come out with me and the MEETin Austin group. Donate some blood, so you can feel Bloody Good, too!
Rules:Almost anyone in good health (no colds or flu) who weighs at least 110 pounds and is at least 17 years old. Donors should bring a photo ID and know their social security number. We encourage all donors to eat and drink plenty of fluids before donating. Some medications, medical conditions or risk factors may be a basis for deferral. Speak to the nurse manager by calling 512-206-1108 if you have any eligibility questions.
The fun:Wear a costume when you go to donate blood. Why? Because it'll put a smile on someone's face. Austin Browncoats will also have a prize to give away to the best costume of the day!
Don't Forget:If you join the Hands of the Donor program, you earn points each time that you donate that can be redeemed for items at their store. Please visit this site Join the Hands of the Donor Program,
http://www.bloodandtissue.org/hod-theprogram.php, for more information and sign up for this program if you haven't already via the "I want to become a Donor" link.
