FFA is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive in the high school gym on Thursday, March 26. All accepted donors will receive a free hamburger after the donation process.

• Students must be at least 16 years old to donate.
• All students must have completed the parental permission form to be able to donate.
• Check the donation specifications.
• Do not wait until the day before the blood drive to eat and drink healthy.

Registration:

• Make sure to bring your photo ID and your signed parent consent form.
• Bring the names of medications that you are taking.
• Bring a list of the places you have traveled outside the US and Canada in the last 12 months.

To be eligible you MUST:

• Be at least 17 years old or 16 with parental consent.
• Meet height and weight requirements (at least 110 pounds based on your height).
• Be in generally good health.

Before donating you should:

• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Eat within 2-3 hours.

Be sure to bring your:

• Donor card or government issued photo ID.
• Parental consent form if you are 16 years old.
• Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow.

Information from American Cross’ “A Student’s Guide to Blood Donation”.