Community Corner
Blood Drive at Manahawkin United Methodist Church
Blood Drive in Memory of Emily Eismann at Manahawkin United Methodist Church in Fellowship Hall Friday, 6/28/12 noon to 6 p.m.
Call the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVELIFE (1800-44835433)to schedule an appointment or go online to make your own appointment: www.pleasegiveblood.org
Who can Donate Blood - It is important that you feel good when you donate blood. Healthy people who are at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds or more are usually eligible to donate blood. Federal regulations require that donors wait 56 days between regular whole blood donations. Please remember to bring proper identification to the blood drive.
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Consider being a Double Red Cell Donor if you are type O or B. To be eligible you must be Male - at least 130 pounds and 5'1" tall, Female - at least 150 pounds and 5'5"tall.
Also on the day of the drive there will be the need for support help. Registration, canteen, set up, and clean up.