Blood Drive
The Student Health Service and the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) are teaming up with the Blood Centers of the Pacific to hold a blood drive! Come donate blood and help save a life!
This semester’s event will be held on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9 in the Student Health Service Conference Room from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information, contact Albert Angelo, health educator, at 415-338-3039 or at aangelo@sfsu.edu
Donor Requirements
- Be in good health
- Weigh at least 110 lbs
- Have a snack before donating
- Drink extra water/juice
- Bring identification (student ID)
You can check on whether you are eligible to donate blood at the Blood Centers of the Pacific web site.
10 Reasons to Donate Blood
- Blood tansfusion saves lives.
- There is no substitute for human blood.
- Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
- About 60 percent of the population are eligible to donate blood, yet less than five percent do.
- A pint of blood, separated into components, can help up to three people.
- You'll make your community a safer place.
- Fulfills your desire to "give back" to the community.
- You'll receive a mini physical (blood pressure, temperature, iron level) .
- You'll learn your blood type.
- It's safe, simple and it saves lives.
Check the 56 facts about donating blood at http://www.bloodcenters.org/aboutblood/bloodfacts.htm
