Christian Family & Children's Center


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Blood Drives in 2023
November 8, 2023
12:30pm-6:00pm

    Donegal Campus
    Fine Arts Room
    1076 Kings Way
    Donegal PA 15628

You may contact the Center at 724-593-9200 or email us for additional information and scheduling.
Or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go to the American Red Cross and enter: ChampionCS to schedule an appointment online.

Why participate?
  • You can be proud and excited to support life!
  • Our school will earn scholarship dollars for every appointment that shows up (even if you cannot actually give that day).
  • We provide a convenient location in the mountain area for people to give.
  • Our highschool students learn the importance of regularly donating blood.
  • You can visit our campus, see the new Gym & Wellness Center and learn more about the mission of the Christian Family and Children's Center.

Thank you for your help!

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting Red Cross Blood Rapid Pass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment

To be eligible you must:

  • Be at least 17 years of age (16 years of age with signed parental/guardian consent)
  • Weigh at least 110 pounds
  • Be in good health

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What You Should Know Before Giving Blood:

Red cross will be asking questions that are designed for the safety of the patients who receive your blood. They will ask for identification each time you try donate. (Name, date of birth, etc.) All information you provide is confidential. You will also be interviewed by an American Red Cross employee to make sure your health history is okay with donating.

To Determine If You Are Eligible To Donate A Red Cross Worker Will:
  • Ask questions about your health, travel, and medicines
  • Ask questions to see if you might be at risk for hepatitis, HIV, or Aids
  • Take your blood pressure, temperature and pulse, and take a small blood sample to make sure you are not anemic 

You should not give blood if you: 
  • Had hepatitis on or after the age of 11
  • Had malaria in the past 3 years
  • Were held in a correctional facility (including jail, lock up, prison, or juvenile detention center) for more than 72 straight hours in the last 12 months.
  • Have had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone who had AIDs
  • Had or was treated for syphilis or gonorrhea or tested positive in the last 12 months
  • Were raped in the last 12 months
  • Have AIDs or have ever had a positive HIV test

~You will get free juice, crackers & cookies.   

~You will weigh one pint less when you leave than when you came in.   

~It's easy and convenient - it only takes about an hour to an hour and a half.  

~It's something you can spare - most people have blood to  spare...yet, there is still not enough to go around.   

~Nobody can ask you to do any heavy lifting as long as you have the bandage on. You can wear it for as long as you like. It's your badge of honor.   

~You will walk a little taller afterwards you will feel good about yourself.   

~You will be helping to ensure that blood is there when you or someone close to you may need it. Most people don't think they'll ever need blood, but many do.   

~You will be someone's hero - you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or a father, a brother, or a sister another chance at life. In fact, you may help save up to three lives with just one donation.  


 
North Campus
Donegal, PA 15628
(724) 593-9200
South Campus
Indian Head, PA 15446
(724) 455-2122