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  Blood Drive 2021.02.18

Living Hope Community Church is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Thursday, February 18, from 1-7pm. This is during a critical collection period where your blood donation is needed the most. ONE blood donation can save up to THREE lives!! SIGN UP HERE
All successful blood donations will also receive FREE COVID-10 antibodies testing results within 7-10 days after the donation. Sign up today as appointments spots are going fast. CLICK HERE for more info.

 

WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD?

Everyone ages 17 years and older are eligible to donate as an adult. Students who are 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds or more can donate with a signed parental consent form (parent does not need to be present) and a picture school ID or drivers license. Click here for a student guide and parental consent form.

Eligability is based on medications, vaccinations, general health, travel outside the U.S., medical conditions & treatments, lifestyle & life events, sexually transmitted diseases & more. You can check your eligibility regarding the following by clicking here for more info

 

CAN I GIVE BLOOD IF I'VE BEEN VACCINATED?

Yes you can, but please see the guidelines below and base your timeline on the donation date of February 18:

PLEASE KNOW WHICH VACCINE YOU RECEIVED:

  • Moderna
  • Pfizer

There is no deferral period as long as you feel well/healthy and are displaying no symptoms. If you have symptoms, then you will need to wait until you feel well to donate.

If you do not know which vaccine you received, then you will be deferred for 4 weeks from the date you received the vaccination. Your vaccination card will list the vaccine you received.

 

CAN I GIVE BLOOD IF I'VE HAD COVID-19 OR ARE TESTED FOR COVID-19?

Patients who have fully recovered following a COVID-19 diagnosis may have antibodies in their blood plasma that can help those with serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 infections.

Please see the guidelines below and base your timeline on the donation date of February 18. Please DO NOT sign up to give blood on February 18 IF:

  • In the 14 days prior to the donation date you had any symptoms of COVID-19.
  • In the 14 days prior to the donation date you have a positive diagnostic test (for example, nasal swab test).
  • You have a pending diagnostic test for COVID-19 on the donation day.
  • You are instructed to quarantine during the donation day for any reason.

 

If I donated blood recently, can I donate again?

Yes! The Red Cross recommends waiting at least eight weeks (56 days) between donations of whole blood and 16 weeks (112 days) between Power Red donations. 

 

WHAT ABOUT COVID-19?

Giving blood is considered an essential community service as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration have all issued statements encouraging blood donation for those who are well. Blood drives also have the highest standards of safety and infection control. For more information, click here.

 

WHAT WILL THE DONATION PROCESS BE LIKE?

Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but can make a big difference in the lives of others. On the morning of the donation, Thursday, Feb. 18, please fill out the RapidPass® Pre-Registration form online. The donation process will take place in Chapel 1 and will take about an hour for the whole process. The donation itself takes only about 8-10 minutes on average. Click here for full step-by-step description of the blood donation process. Also, for guidelines on how to prepare on the day of your donation, please see #5 in the FAQ SHEET.

 

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

1. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
2. Click "See Times" and choose a time slot.
3. Create an account to complete the appointment.

 

CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ SHEET

 

Further Questions? Please email Esther Do at Admin@livinghopecc.org for more information.

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