Blood Drive

The PC NHS hosts five blood drives per year through Memorial Blood Centers.

Students must be at least 16 years old to donate. 16 year olds must have a parent/guardian consent form. Blood donors must also meet certain height and weight requirements.

In addition, Memorial Blood Centers suggests the following:

Donating blood is safe and convenient when you are:

• • 17 years or older—16 with written Parental Consent (PDF)

  • Weigh at least 110 pounds* 

  • Free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken daily for skin condition 

  • Symptom-free for at least 3 days following a cold or flu

  • Get a solid night’s sleep before donating. 

  • Eat a full meal within 6 hours prior to your appointment. 

  • Make iron-rich foods part of your daily diet. This is especially important for female donors.*

  • Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for 24 hours after donating. 

  • Make sure your system is fully hydrated. Drink 16 ounces or more just prior to donating and plenty of fluids for the remainder of the day.

Blood donating guidelines, including downloadable forms: http://www.mbc.org/Donate-Blood/Donate-Blood-Guidelines