Prepare for Your Donation
 Prepare for Your Donation
Click the links below to find a blood drive or donation center near you.
Be sure to eat a hearty meal.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Get a good night's sleep.
Bring a valid ID
Wear comfortable clothes.
Drink extra fluids.
Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for about five hours.
If you feel lightheaded, lie down with your feet up until the feeling passes.
Keep your bandage on and dry for the next five hours.