OSMOND — The spring visit of the Red Cross bloodmobile will be made Wednesday, March 20. Blood donations will be taken at the Osmond High School gym from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The visit is hosted by the Osmond High School anatomy class. The goal for the visit is 39 units.
Please call the school at (402) 748-3362 or visit redcrossblood.org to schedule appointments. Appointments are suggested, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome if there is an open time slot.
Anatomy class instructor Kerri Conn shared the following information from the Red Cross: All who come to give March 1-24 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice.
Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 gift card. There will be five lucky winners. Details are available at RedCross-Blood.org/Pets.
Why Donate Blood?
The need for blood is constant, and the blood supply must be regularly replenished. Every two seconds, someone inAmerica needs blood. More than 38,000 pints of blood are needed daily in the United States, and only 38% of the population is eligible to donate.
What can you do?
— Donate blood regularly. Individuals may donate whole blood every 56 days.
— Volunteer your time to help the blood program.
— Share the need for blood with your friends and family and encourage them to donate.
The Donation Process
Before donating: Hydrate; dress comfortably; maintain iron levels; bring your medication list, identification and a friend; relax.
During: Register, review health history, mini-physical, the donation, refreshments After: Hydrate more, avoid heavy lifting and exercise, enjoy knowing that you are helping people.
How Blood is Used
At the donation center — Blood is donated At the laboratory — Blood is separated into three components: red cells, platelets, plasma. Samples are sent for testing.
At the Red Cross — Components are sent to hospitals At the hospital — Doctors determine if and when a patient needs the components. Blood components are transfused to a patient in need.
