Donate Blood in Rockville Town Center

The blood supply has fallen to unsafe low levels. As of yesterday, O Positive, O Negative and B Negative, have less than a two-day supply in our area. A 5-to-7 day supply is best.

**THE BLOOD MOBILE HAS BEEN CANCELLED BUT YOU CAN STILL DONATE BLOOD AT A DONOR CENTER** The City of Rockville is doing its part by hosting the American Red Cross blood mobile at Rockville Town Center on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 11 AM to 4 PM. You need to register immediately by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543). The mobile will be parked in front of Gold’s Gym at 26 Maryland Avenue.

If you have never donated before, it’s fairly painless and as simple as lying down to relax for awhile. Keep in mind that ALL blood types are needed.

You can go here to check if you are eligible to donate. Only 5% of the people who can donate, actually do.

Our teenage nephew, “Doc”, recently testified for a bill in the State of Virginia to lower the donation age to 16. Maryland already allows donation at age 16 with parental permission. We are all very proud of Doc for his advocacy as he heads off to college this summer!

If you can’t make it over to Town Center, you can still donate at the Rockville Red Cross Donor Center at 11820 Parklawn Drive, Suite 510. You should schedule your donation.

The hours are:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 12 PM – 7 PM
Friday, 7 AM – 12 PM
Saturday, 6 AM – 2 PM

I’m B Negative will donate. I know they need my rare blood type now!

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