Blood Drive
Support the Red Cross Bloodmobile! On Friday, June 13th from 9am to 5:30PM
Consider helping with our next Red Cross Blood Drive. When was the last time you gave an hour of your time and saved a life? The next time could be Friday June 13th when St. James’ hosts our spring Red Cross Bloodmobile.
There are a variety of ways that you can help. First, you can of course sign-up to give blood. The Red Cross recommends that you sign-up online. (Follow the links at redcrossblood.org) Signing up in advance helps the bloodmobile organizers marshal their resources and bring enough staff, equipment and supplies. Although walk-ins are welcome, you can help streamline your donation experience if you arrive for a scheduled appointment. Most anybody over the age of 17 can donate blood. If you are healthy and weigh more than 110 lbs. you are probably eligible to give; unfortunately, only about 2% of folks who can give, do. And blood cannot be manufactured – it can only come from generous donors. Never given blood before? No worries; staff are extra gentle with first timers.
Did you know: Healthy bone marrow produces a constant supply of red cells, plasma and platelets? So, your body easily replenishes the elements given during a donation – some in a matter of hours others within a few weeks. It’s easy; it doesn’t hurt or take long; the actual blood donation typically takes less than 10-12 minutes. From check-in to canteen, it’s just over an hour. The number one reason people say they give blood is because they “want to help others.”
Ì helping with set up or clean up or
Ì greeting the donors at the welcome center, which is set up in the foyer or
Ì providing fruit, sandwiches or homemade goodies that we serve in the canteen or
Ì offering hospitality at the canteen upstairs in the parish hall
This type of volunteering supports both the Red Cross staff and the donors; it makes the whole process run smoother. Look for the sign-up sheets in the foyer or contact Jeannette Brown at (860) 519-7114 or jeannette.brown167@yahoo.com for more information.
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