Did you know someone needs blood in the U.S. every two seconds? Call 888-723-7831 or visit http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu (the current blood shortage is for type O-). Stanford Blood Center is holding a digital photo contest now though Nov. 30 (check http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu/news/special_events.html) for rules and details. The month of November is filled with more special offerings if you donate blood by Nov. 30. Double your Donation, AMC Thanksgiving Tickets, Sports Basement coupons, Hobee’s coupons and more!
If you are at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs, free from colds or flu symptoms, you can donate blood at the next blood drive on Wednesday December 1 at 20830 Alves Drive from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm. You will be deferred if you have stayed in the UK between 1980 – 1995, spent more than 5 years in EU, or you have traveled to India , China , Costa Rica or Mexico within a year. You will need to make an appointment from http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu. Click on “Schedule an appointment” and enter zip code 95014. Give blood for life!
