American Red Cross Bloodmobile stop in Mountain Lake this Thursday
For those who will or might need a blood transfusion during their lifetime, there is a huge feeling of “thanks-giving” for all those who take the time to donate blood – and help save lives.
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will make its donation stop in Mountain Lake this Thursday, November 20; with collection time running from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Bloodmobile will be held in the Mountain Lake Community Center, located at 1027 Second Avenue. In addition to whole blood pint donations, double red cells will also be collected.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767) or online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Blood donors must be health (feeling well and able to perform normal activities), be at least 17-years-old or 16-years-old with parental consent and weigh at least 110 lb. For double red cell donors, males must be healthy, at least 17-years-old, be at least 5’1″ and weigh at least 130 lb.; and for females, be healthy, at least 17-years-old, be at least 5’5″ and weigh at least 150 lb.
Other aspects of each potential donor’s health history are additionally discussed as part of the donation process before any blood is collected. Each donor receives a brief examination during which temperature, pulse, blood pressure and hemoglobin (or hematocrit) are measured.
