N E W S A P R I L 8 L E H A V R E GLreHavree celeebratnes St. PDatricka’s Dayy Green Day LeHavre celebrates Patrick’s Day 8 LEHAVRE COURIER | APRIL 2015 | WWW.QUEENSCOURIER.COM The Facts Only 2% of our local eligible popula?on donates blood each year. There is no subs?tute for human blood. 1 in 3 people will need a blood product in their life?me. The Numbers ¥ 2 seconds: How o%en someone needs blood ¥ 42 days: Shelf life of donated red blood cells ¥ 5 days: Shelf life of donated platelets ¥ 56 days: How o%en you can donate ¥ 17% Number of non-‐donors who cite “never thought about it” as the main reason for not giving Dona/on ¥ 4 easy steps: Registra?on, medical history, dona?on and snacks ¥ 10 minutes: How long the actual dona?on will take ¥ 10 pints: Amount of blood in the average adult body ¥ 1 pint: Amount of your dona?on Fact: If only 1% more of Americans donated, blood shortages would disappear. Blood Drive Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift! We will let you know the date and time of the drive as soon as we have 50 people interested in donating. Together we will make a difference. Please come down to the clubhouse and sign up for our drive! Thank You for Caring! Eligibility Criteria: ¥ Bring ID with signature or photo. ¥ Minimum weight 110 lbs. ¥ Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need doctor’s note) ¥ Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids ¥ No tattoos for past 12 months For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact: _______________________________________
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