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Help Save a Life!

Donate Blood. Help Save a Life!. Strategic Solutions, Inc. ®. Support our community Make a difference Save lives Feeling of accomplishment. Why host a blood drive?. Dedication Team Effort Motivation. Keys to Success. At least 17 years old (in most states)

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Help Save a Life!

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  1. Donate Blood Help Save a Life! Strategic Solutions, Inc.®

  2. Support our community • Make a difference • Save lives • Feeling of accomplishment Why host a blood drive?

  3. Dedication Team Effort Motivation Keys to Success

  4. At least 17 years old (in most states) • Weigh at least 110 pounds • Valid photo I.D. • Re-eligible to donate every 8 weeks (56 days) Donor Eligibility

  5. Eat healthy • Include iron-rich foods in your diet the week before • Eat a light, nutritious meal within 4 hours before donating • Hydrate • Drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before donating • Bring names of medications you are taking • Time commitment: about 1 hour Preparation

  6. Register with the nurse • Read information about the process • Complete the donor information form • Receive a mini-physical • Blood pressure • Pulse • Temperature • Blood sample Registration

  7. Relax • Listen to music • Talk with other donors • Read During the Process

  8. Rest for 10 to 15 minutes Enjoy a snack and drink Drink plenty of fluids for the next 24-48 hours (juice, soft drink, or fruit) to help your body begin to replace fluid loss Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for approximately 5 hours After You Donate

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