Coming soon... Brookline High School Blood Drive
Are you interested in donating blood to the American Red Cross?
Come by Brookline High School's Schluntz Gym on TBD
Address: 115 Greenough St Brookline, MA 02445
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To sign up, """""""""""". You will need to create an account if you are a first-time donor.
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First check to see if you are eligible:
Individuals can sign up if they fulfill the following requirements
- Individuals who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission slip).
- Individuals who weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood:
Male: 4'10" must weigh at least 120 lbs,
4'11" must weigh at least 115 lbs
5' or taller must weigh at least 110 lbs
Female: 5'1" must weigh at least 133 lbs
5'2" must weigh at least 129 lbs
5'3" must weigh at least 124 lbs
5'4" must weigh at least 118 lbs
5'5" must weigh at least 115 lbs
5'6" or taller must weigh at least 100 lbs
- Wait 12 months after a tattoo if the tattoo was applied in Massachusetts.
If you are not able to donate you can help by volunteering at the drive!
Check www.redcrossblood.org for more detailed information on eligibility guidelines.
******NOTE - IF YOU ARE 16 YEARS OLD AND WANT TO DONATE BLOOD, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] with the
PARENT CONSENT FORM filled out the and attached ********
Come by Brookline High School's Schluntz Gym on TBD
Address: 115 Greenough St Brookline, MA 02445
________________________________________________________________________________
To sign up, """""""""""". You will need to create an account if you are a first-time donor.
________________________________________________________________________________
First check to see if you are eligible:
Individuals can sign up if they fulfill the following requirements
- Individuals who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission slip).
- Individuals who weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood:
Male: 4'10" must weigh at least 120 lbs,
4'11" must weigh at least 115 lbs
5' or taller must weigh at least 110 lbs
Female: 5'1" must weigh at least 133 lbs
5'2" must weigh at least 129 lbs
5'3" must weigh at least 124 lbs
5'4" must weigh at least 118 lbs
5'5" must weigh at least 115 lbs
5'6" or taller must weigh at least 100 lbs
- Wait 12 months after a tattoo if the tattoo was applied in Massachusetts.
If you are not able to donate you can help by volunteering at the drive!
Check www.redcrossblood.org for more detailed information on eligibility guidelines.
******NOTE - IF YOU ARE 16 YEARS OLD AND WANT TO DONATE BLOOD, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] with the
PARENT CONSENT FORM filled out the and attached ********
How to prepare for donating blood
Sleep: be well rested before donating
Eat: have healthy breakfast or lunch high in iron before donating (iron rich foods: red meat, spinach, molasses, poultry, beans, raisins)
Drink: have a few extra glasses of water in the days before you donate. By drinking water 10-30 minutes before donating you are likely to have a more positive donation.
Bring ID: if you are 16 year old also bring the signed American Red Cross Permission slip.
Eat: have healthy breakfast or lunch high in iron before donating (iron rich foods: red meat, spinach, molasses, poultry, beans, raisins)
Drink: have a few extra glasses of water in the days before you donate. By drinking water 10-30 minutes before donating you are likely to have a more positive donation.
Bring ID: if you are 16 year old also bring the signed American Red Cross Permission slip.