True or False
True or false?
You should wear a long sleeve to avoid being cold while donating?
False, wear a normal shirt which sleeves are able to be rolled up for donating
Why is it important to donate?
You are giving to people who need blood for surgeries, illnesses, trauma accidents, ect.
What is a big breakfast that you should eat before donating?
Choose lean proteins (lean meat, cheese and yogurt) or complex carbohydrates (bread, cereal and fruit) and avoid fatty foods
How long do you have to stay in your cot after donating?
At least 10 minutes
What day is the blood drive?
December 12th, 2025 from 8:00AM to 1:30PM
True or False
Even if you got a tattoo the day before donation, you are still eligible to donate?
True! If you got a tattoo applied by a state-regulated entity using sterile needles and ink that is not reused in a licensed establishment, then they are acceptable. If not, you should wait 3-4 months or until your tattoo is healed to donate
How old must you be to donate?
How many hours of sleep should you get the night before donating?
8-9 hours of sleep
Why can't you go back to class DIRECTLY after donating?
To insure you aren't feeling lightheaded, sick, and have no abnormal bleeding
Are you making a difference by donating blood? How so?
Yes! Blood is a constant need and you are able to help people and impact their lives.
True or False?
You must wait at least 56-60 days to donate blood again?
True, you should wait around 8 weeks before donating blood again, to give your body enough time to regenerate. If you sign up for reminders, the Red Cross will text or email you when you can donate again. You can donate 6 times per year!
How tall must you be to donate?
What are some items you should bring with you to the drive?
The donor needs either an American Red Cross donor ID (preferred) or an acceptable primary picture ID such as:
If you are 16 and under, you will also need to bring a signed permission slip.
Are you aloud to go to practice or lift heavy things after donating?
no!!
Even if you don't donate, are you eligible for rewards?
Yes! Even if you are turned away for health reasons, showing up allows you to still get any rewards that are given to people who do donate. The effort is just as valuable as the product.
True or False?
You can save up to 3 lives when you donate
True!
How much must you weigh to donate?
110 pounds
What must you do before you are ready to donate?
Drink a bottle of water
How can your body replace the blood in your body after donating?
Eating and drinking something sugary like juice and cookies. We will have a canteen with plenty of snacks.
What is a benefit to donating?
You can get a red cord at graduation and you are saving lives donating
True or False?
You should avoid drinking water before donating
FALSE! Make sure you guys drink plenty of water! Drink a few extra glasses of water, including an extra glass about 10 to 30 minutes before your donation
Where is the blood drive held?
In the Mini Gym
You should eat foods that are high in what before you donate?
Foods high in Iron: beef, turkey, chicken, lamb, pork and liver breads,pasta, tofu, beans, lentils, peanuts, dried fruits, raisins, eggs.
The American Red Cross routinely checks your hemoglobin before each blood and platelet donation. Hemoglobin is a protein in your body that contains iron and carries oxygen to the tissues in your body. A screening test measures the amount of hemoglobin from a single drop of blood obtained from a finger stick. If your hemoglobin is too low, we will ask that you wait to donate.
Iron is an essential mineral that is a part of hemoglobin which helps maintain your strength and energy. Your body needs iron to make new blood cells, replacing the ones lost through blood donations.
Why should you limit your physical activity after donating?
To avoid nausea, dizziness, and fainting
Can certain medication limit you from being able to donate?
Yes! Make sure you check with your parents or doctor before donating if you are on any medication.