Hospitals throughout the U.S. face a critical blood shortage. Unfortunately, blood can't be manufactured; only volunteer donors like you can resupply this precious natural resource. Coronado High School is helping to meet these on-going needs for blood in our community by hosting a blood drive on:
Thursday, November 21st
and Friday, November 22nd
from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Library
One donation can save up to THREE lives!
Schedule your appointment by contacting Ms.Campbell in the Library.
Important :
Bring an ID (state or school issued)
Donors must feel well and healthy on the day of the
donation
.
Eat a hearty meal and drink plenty of water.
All donors 16 years of age must have a signed parental consent form
All donors must meet height/weight requirements.
Height/Weight Restrictions for Donors Age 16-22 Eligibility is Based on Estimated Total Blood Volume | ||||||||
Males between 16 and 22: You must be at least 5' tall and weigh at least 110 pounds. | ||||||||
Females between 16 and 22: If you weigh at least 110 pounds but are shorter than 5'6", please see the minimum weight required by height below: | ||||||||
Female Height | ≥ 4'10" | ≥ 4'11" | ≥ 5' | ≥ 5'1" | ≥ 5'2" | ≥ 5'3" | ≥ 5'4" | ≥ 5'5" |
Female Required Weight | ≥ 146 | ≥ 142 | ≥ 138 | ≥ 133 | ≥ 129 | ≥ 124 | ≥ 120 | ≥ 115 |
To learn more about the process or eligibility, go to www.vitalant.org
Together, we can save lives!