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Blood donors must be at least
17 years old (in some states, 16-year-olds may donate),
weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
Blood can be given every 56 days, or every eight weeks. Plasma
can be given every four weeks. Platelets can be given 24 times
a year. People who have spent a total of six months or
more in the United Kingdom between 1980 and 1996 are not eligible
to donate blood. America's Blood Centers collect blood
only from volunteer blood donors. Learn more about blood
donor guidelines. |
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"If you donate blood
one time, it helps three people. So it feels good to know
you're helping out. The coolest part is the satisfaction
you get knowing you've helped people - and the cookies aren't
bad either." |
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"It doesn't hurt - just
a little pinch - that's all. It's easy...and they gave
us free snacks!" |
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"I've always been terrified
of having blood drawn and so I wanted to prove to myself I could
do it. And it's going well. This is something
you can do quickly and it really helps people" |
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"I first donated blood
in high school and now 33 years later I've think I've given
somewhere between 5 and 7 gallons of blood. " |
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our Frequently
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It's such an
easy thing to do. I mean, it's not painful. It doesn't take
a long time. It's not a big sacrifice. At the same time, it
can help a lot of people.
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Tim
high school student |
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