The document discusses the importance of blood donation, especially for high school blood drives. It provides statistics on blood needs in local communities and hospitals. It addresses common questions about donor eligibility, the donation process, and preparation tips to ensure a successful donation. The goal is to encourage students to donate blood to help save lives in their local area.

1. Thank You Morristown High School For Saving Lives by hosting a blood drive this year Linda Belton Account Manager

2. TODAY. . . . . What’s in it for me? Why is there such a need? Can I donate & how do I prepare? Who can I help in our community?

3. New York - Penn Region Population: 12.4 Million Citizens in 63 Counties Hospitals Served: Approximately 176 Annual Collections: More Than 396,000 Units Annual Distribution: Approx. 706,000 Blood Products Daily Distribution: Nearly 2,000 Units Daily: 400 Units/10 drives

4. What makes YOU important? WOW! Up to 23% of the community’s blood comes from Students

5. SUMMER MONTHS . . .look what happens without you 

6. The Big Question of the Day :-) Should I Donate Blood?

7. TODAY. . . . . What’s in it for me?

8. What Do I Get in Return for Giving Blood? A sense of PRIDE A patient’s GRATITUDE Community Service Hours

9. What Do I Get in Return for Giving Blood? A sense of PRIDE A patient’s GRATITUDE Community Service Hours

10. TODAY. . . . . What’s in it for me? Why is there such a need?

11. Who do you know that has needed blood? One out of every three of us will need blood in our life time. One in ten people admitted to the hospital needs blood Cancer Open Heart Surgery Premature Babies Burn Victims Accidents Diseases

12. Did You Know? Every two seconds , someone in America needs blood. A person can donate blood every 56-days (about every 2 months). A person has 10-12 pints of blood in their body. Typically, blood volume is replaced in 24-hours after donation. The average donor only donates 1.7 times per year. If every existing donor just gave 2x/year there would be no shortages. Even with all of today’s technology, there is no substitute for blood. Someone has to give blood in order for someone to receive blood.

13. Gave 1=Saved 3. . . Explain Blood is fluid made up of: BLOOD Plasma Red Cells Platelets Plus White Cells Water Glucose Lipids Nutrients Proteins Trauma, Surgery, Transplants, Preemies CANCER Patients Shock Patients Burns

14. The Need is Constant. . . . Patient Red Blood Cells Needed Accident Victim 4-100 units Premature baby 1-4 units while in ICU Cancer treatment 2-6 units Heart Transplant 4-6 units Sickle cell disease 10-15 units periodically Leukemia 2-6 units Bone marrow transplant 1-2 units every other day for 4 weeks

15. What is the Donation Process? Three days after you give blood, someone’s life can be saved by using it! Registration The donor checks in and presents a form of identification If an area of concern is detected through testing, a confidential letter is sent to the donor Health Check Medical history and lifestyle questions Mini-physical: blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron level in the blood Canteen Enjoy a snack and drink juice or water to replenish fluids. The donor’s part ends here. Lab The blood is sent to the lab where it is separated into components: platelets, plasma and red blood cells Testing Center Tubes of blood samples are sent to the testing lab where they undergo many different tests for infectious disease and blood type If the blood passes all tests, a first time donor will receive a donor card, with his/her blood type on it 6-8 weeks after donation Donation Rest on a cot or chair while a Red Cross representative draws one unit of blood. A new sterile needle is used to draw each unit and the needle destroyed after it has been used. This takes less than 15 min.

16. ABO Blood Typing System Discovered by Karl Landsteiner in 1901 Out of 100 people, about: • 38 will be O+ • 7 will be O- • 34 will be A+ • 6 will be A- • 8 will be B+ • 2 will be B- • 4 will be AB+ • 1 will be AB- R U MY TYPE?

17. R U MY TYPE? Who Can Receive Whose Red Blood Cells: • O - can only use O - • O + can use O + or O - • A - can use A - or O - • A + can use A +, A -, O + or O - • B - can use B - or O - • B + can use B +, B -, O + or O - • AB - can use AB -, A -, B - or O - • AB + can use All Blood Types • 38 will be O+ • 7 will be O- • 34 will be A+ • 6 will be A- • 8 will be B+ • 2 will be B- • 4 will be AB+ • 1 will be AB-

18. TODAY. . . . . What’s in it for me? Why is there such a need? Can I donate & how do I prepare?

19. Am I Eligible To Donate? Be in good health the day of the drive Sore throat, stuffy nose, productive cough Flu-like symptoms, fever Medications Acutane or Antibiotics for infection Flu Shots  –do not defer you!!! Surgeries (recently had or upcoming) Piercings ??? Tattoos  Travel out of the US

20. Am I Eligible To Donate? Remember. . . . 16 year old require permission slips signed by parents Bring Identification!!

21. Height & Weight Eligibility-Males WHOLE BLOOD DONATION Male donors UNDER 19 must weigh 110 lbs or more, depending on their height according to the following chart: If you are 4’ 10” 4’ 11” 5’ or taller You must weigh at least 120 115 110

22. Height & Weight Eligibility-Females WHOLE BLOOD DONATION Female donors UNDER 19 must weigh 110 lbs or more, depending on their height according to the following chart: If you are 4’ 10” 4’ 11” 5’ 5’ 1” 5 2” 5’ 3” 5’ 4” 5’ 5” 5’ 6” & up You must weigh at least 146 141 138 133 129 124 118 115 110

23. Am I Eligible To Donate? Athletes Since athletes tend to be among the healthiest in the student population, they are ideal blood donors. We’re not suggesting an athlete donate on game day, however with a Coach’s support they can donate on practice days or during their off-season.

24. Red Cell Donation Criteria Blood Types O-, O+, A-, B- & 1 st time donors Males: 5’1” & 130 lbs minimums Females: 5’5” & 150 lbs. minimums Cannot be actively participating in school sports season

25. What Are Some Tips For a Successful Donation? EAT -Iron rich foods. Drink plenty of WATER before and after you donate. Get a good night’s sleep the night before! Snack 1 hour before the donation . EAT & 8

26. Think of Donating Blood Like. . . . . . .Game Day (or Test Day) Great athletes prepare physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually for GAME DAY HYDRATION MUST START 3 days prior to donation Eat a BIG Pasta Dinner night before Avoid drinking tea with food because a substance in tea called tannin reduces the body's ability to absorb iron found in the food.

27. If you donate without eating & hydrating, you ’ ll look like this! PLEASE … Be sure to EAT A LOT and DRINK WATER the day you donate.

28. No one ever asked Enough other people must be giving blood My blood type is not needed I don’t have enough blood I don’t have time I am afraid of needles I am afraid I will get sick Can I get a disease from giving blood??? Excuses

29. TODAY. . . . . What’s in it for me? Why is there such a need? Can I donate & how do I prepare? Who can I help in our community?

30. Brooke Arnold- Leukemia Survivor Brooke had been fortunate enough to receive blood transfusions, giving her strength for both her illness and her treatments. But . . some patients are not as fortunate . . . fail to receive their required blood transfusions because of the shortages of blood . . . .

31. Blood Drive is: Wednesday May 25th from 8:30AM – 1:30PM Goal: 28 pints In just one day your school can save up to 84 lives!