Daniel Prince
$50 in total rewards offered for donations
If you know someone who is pregnant, has cancer, or suffers from sickle cell disease, then you know someone who might need a blood transfusion. The Blood Connection is holding three blood drives this month in Union. Each will be held in the Walmart parking lot. The first is scheduled today from 2-7 p.m. The others will be Monday, February 20, and Monday, February 27, also from 2-7. Donors will receive a $20 eGift card instantly, plus a bonus $30 eGift card 1-3 days after their donation.
To prepare for your blood donation, eat a healthy and hearty meal before donating. Drink at least 2 cups of water before donating. Bring your donor card or photo ID with your birth date on it when you come to donate. Platelet donors must be aspirin-free for 48 hours prior to their appointment. You can double your impact with a single donation by donating double red blood cells. This is a longer process, and your wait time between donations is increased. Certain qualifications must be met in order to make a double red cell donation, but for those who qualify, you will receive more rewards.
To save time, you can fill out your health history questionnaire online at www.thebloodconnection.org the day of your donation. You can also schedule an appointment online through the website, as well.