It is incredibly difficult to generate enough donations during this time of year, yet the need for blood never takes a vacation.
70% of us will require a blood transfusion at some point, in our lifetime, yet only 8% of the eligible population donates blood! Mark your calendar now for this lifesaving event!
Monday, August 28th
Magnolia Community Blood Drive
Fatima Church Hall
1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Walk-in Service ONLY
Sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus
For questions about eligibility, please call 800-398-7888
Please remember to hydrate and eat a good meal before donating and to bring your ID.
Answers to the most common questions:
Yes, you CAN donate if you’ve had a flu shot.
Yes, you CAN donate if you’ve had a tattoo in the past 12 months – as long as it was performed in a licensed facility in Washington, Idaho, Oregon or California
Yes, you CAN donate if you are a diabetic – as long as you are healthy you are able to give
Yes, you CAN donate if you are taking blood pressure medicine, as long as your blood pressure is within range
There are very few things that give life more meaning than saving someone else’s.
Thank you for being a life-saver!