What: We are hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Sunday, October 5, 2025. 8am-1pm
Where: Providence Hall (note this is a change from the Outreach Center)
Sign Ups:
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Lead Deacon: Doug Bell (June 2024-25) and Amy Sneed
Results:
Over the years, MPPC has hosted 15 blood drives, averaging 29 units collected.
Fall 2022 - 26 units collected
Spring 2023 - 33 units collected
Fall 2023 - 46 units collected! (11 first time donors, 6 deacons donated)
May 5, 2024 - 33 units collected
Sept 29, 2024 - 35 units collected
May 4, 2025 - 27 units collected
Details:
Blood Donation Eligibility Requirements
Whole Blood Donation:
Donation frequency - every 56 days, up to 6 times per year
In good health and feeling well
At least 16 years old
Weight at least 110 pounds
Power Red Donation:
Donation frequency - every 112 days, up to 3 times per year
In good health and feeling well
Male donors must be at least 17 years old, at least 5' 1" tall and weigh at least 130 pounds
Female donors must be at least 19 years old, at least 5' 3" tall and weigh at least 150 pounds
See the American Red Cross for more info.
Types of Blood Donations
Whole Blood Donation:
Whole blood is the most flexible type of donation. It can be transfused in its original form, or used to help multiple people when separated into its specific components of red cells, plasma and platelets.
Who it helps: Trauma patients and people undergoing surgery
Time it takes: About 1 hour
Ideal blood types: All blood types
Power Red Donation:
During a Power Red donation, you give a concentrated dose of red cells, the part of your blood used every day for those needing transfusions as part of their care. This type of donation uses an automated process that separates your red blood cells from the other blood components, and then safely and comfortably returns your plasma and platelets to you. With just a little extra time at your appointment, you can donate more red cells and increase your impact on patients in need.
Who it helps: Red cells from a Power Red donation are typically given to trauma patients, newborns and emergency transfusions during birth, people with sickle cell anemia, and anyone suffering blood loss.
Time it takes: About 1.5 hours
Ideal blood types: O positive, O negative, A negative, and B negative
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