October is traditionally the month when Canadian families give thanks for many blessings – and for most, one of those blessings is health.
Anyone with questions regarding eligibility can ask for nursing when calling. The basic eligibility requirements to donate blood are:
– Must have identification, a blood donor card, or one with a photo and name, or signature and name;
– First time donors must be age 17 to 61 on day of clinic;
– Must weigh at least 110 pounds;
– No body piercing or tattooing in the last six months;
– Must be feeling well day of clinic, with no sore throat, cold, or flu; and
– 56 days since last donation
A complete eligibility assessment will be performed prior to donation . There is a clinic at Mount Forest recreation complex Oct. 6, 2 to 8pm. No appointment is necessary.
