Heroes Day in the Foothills
Clarke Broadcasting is proud to present a community wide blood drive to meet our urgent local need.
When: Tuesday, June 28th 12pm to 7pm
Location: Blood Bank of Sonora 850 Sanguinetti Rd.
How can you become a hero?
- Click Here to Pre-register
- Call (209) 943-3830 ext 218 to make an appointment
- Walk-in and be a hero!
Why donate blood?
- Nine out of 10 individuals will need a blood transfusion at some point in their lives
- Every 2 seconds someone needs blood
- Blood only last 42 days
- One pint of blood can help save 3 lives.
- We all know someone who will or has needed blood transfusions, here are a couple of examples:
- To treat Leukemia and other forms of cancer
- Heart surgery, organ transplants
- Accidents requiring blood transfusions
- Burn victims
What a first time donor can expect
Eat a good breakfast and drink plenty of fluids before donating
Bring a valid photo ID with date of birth (16 year olds must have signed consent form by legal guardian)
Donor process:
- Set aside 45 minutes to an hour
- Donation process takes 5 to 10 minutes
- Donor will be required to sit in our canteen area for 15 minuteswhere we provide fluids and snacks
- All donors receive a thank you gift for their generous life saving donation
Information on donor process:
- Click here for info
- Or call (209) 536-5801
Main Reasons Someone Can Not Donate Blood
- Tattoo that is less than a year old
- On antibiotics the day of the blood drive
- Cold or flumust be symptom free for three days before donating
- Certain medications
- Call (209) 536-5801 for information or visit www.deltabloodbank.org
- Some Travel Locations
- Call (209) 536-5801 for information or visit www.deltabloodbank.org
- Low Weight
- Blood donors may be 16 years old, but must have parental consent and weigh a minimum of 115 pounds. 17 years old and up must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds
Visit this link for eligibility information: http://www.deltabloodbank.org/donate/d/eligibility.html
