Why Donate
Donating blood is a great way to give back to your community and it only takes about an hour of your time. There are a few requirements to donate blood:
- Must be in good general health
- At least 17 years old
- Weigh a minimum of 110 pounds
- Have a valid identification (CA ID or driver’s license or passport)
* Blood donors may be 16 years old, but must have parental consent and weigh a minimum of 115 pounds.
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Here are some reasons to donate:
- One donation can save up to 3 lives
- Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion
- Only 5% of the population donates blood
- There is no substitute for human blood
- It’s completely safe
Donors can make a donation every 56 days. If you donated 4 times this year, you could save up to 12 lives.
The donation process
The entire process takes 5 easy steps and generally takes approximately an hour. The actual blood draw only lasts between 6 and 10 minutes. The rest of your time is spent in reception, in the donor history, and in the post-donation refreshment area.
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