500 is the Lucky Number

Five Hundred. 500. Quinientos. That's what we need annually and that's what you could win by helping.

Mayers Memorial Hospital District orders about 44 units of blood each month. That is over 500 units per year. Several Blood Drives are hosted annually to contribute to that need.  Blood collected at these community drives goes directly to the needs of our local hospital and community.

 

You can help! The next Blood Drive is Tuesday, November 11th from 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm at the Fall River Seventh Day Adventist Church.

 

Not only can you be a hero and contribute to that 500 units needed annually; you will have a chance to win $500. Shasta Blood Center is having a promotion and anyone who donates that week will be entered into a drawing for a $500 choice of either a Best Buy Gift Card, a Ticketmaster gift card or a American Express Gift card.

 

Do you meet the eligibility requirements?

 

Here are some of the basics:

 

Age: 17 (16 year-olds can donate with a Minor Donor Permission Form signed by a parent or guardian).

Weight: At least 110 pounds (different requirements for 16-22-year-olds, please call 1-888-393-GIVE).

Diet: A well-balanced meal is recommended within four hours of donation.

Health: General good health

Identification: Valid identification such as a driver’s license, DMV identification card, passport, etc.

Donating blood is one of easiest ways to support your community. Your donation will help save the life of up to three people!  If you’ve never donated blood before, you’re probably wondering what you can expect and you may even be a little nervous, but don’t worry!  Giving blood is safe and simple.  Although the actual blood draw takes only a few minutes, the entire donation process takes about an hour. Learn more

Some of your other questions may be answered here.

 

Mayers Memorial Hospital District thanks you for your continued support of the local Blood Drives.  We hope to see you November 11th!