Blood donation is an integral part of the health and well-being of the community. The need is constant, and there is no substitute for volunteer blood donations.
Did You Know?
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Every two seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
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Each donation can help save up to three lives.
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Cancer patients use more blood products than any other hospital patient. They need platelets from blood to survive the treatments they need to kill their diseases.
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The Philadelphia area imports 30% of the blood used in our hospitals from other parts of the country, and we still suffer from blood shortages each year. Any kind of disaster here or somewhere else like a snowstorm or a hurricane could stop these imports from getting to our friends and family members in hospitals here.
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More than 95% of the US Population will need a blood product at one point in their lives but only 5% of the eligible population actually donates blood.
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You are eligible to give blood 6 times a year—every 56 days—but the average blood donor only gives 1.5 times a year. If every blood donor would give twice a year, we would not have a blood shortage in Philadelphia.
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If you are at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in general good health and feeling well on the day of donation, you may be eligible to give blood.
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The #1 reason people say they don’t give blood is because no one ever asked them.
Cabrini College Blood Drive - Will you give blood?
Monday, April 2, 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Grace Hall Atrium
- To register contact Joanne Mattioni, Health Services, at 610-902-8531.
Tips for a Successful Donation
- Drink plenty of water so you are well-hydrated before donating.
- Bring a donor card, driver's license, or two other forms of ID with you to verify your age.
- Have a healthy meal before you donate and try to avoid fatty foods.
- Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow.
- If you are taking any medications, bring a list of them with you.