Patrick Van Amburgh donates blood in New York to help his community. Over 30 million blood units are transfused each year, making blood donations crucial for saving lives. There are several eligibility requirements to donate blood, including being at least 17 years old, weighing at least 110 pounds, and being in good health at the time of donation.

2.  Educated in psychology and school
guidance counseling, Patrick Van Amburgh
resides in New York, where he plays various
sports, including baseball and basketball.
Patrick Van Amburgh also contributes to his
community by donating blood.
Every year more than 30 million blood units
are transfused, making the need for blood
donations crucial for saving lives. To ensure
eligibility when giving blood, a person must
meet the following stipulations.

3.  1. Donors must be 17 years of age.
However, in select states, 16 year olds may
donate with parental consent. A signed
consent form is necessary each donation
period.
2. Donors must weigh a minimum of 110
pounds, unless the person is donating double
red cells.
If a person is contributing double red cells, he
or she must weigh at least 130 pounds.

4.  3. For whole blood donations, donors must not have
given blood in the last 56 days.
In the case of platelets, plasma, and double red cells,
donations can be made every seven, 28, and 112
days, respectively.
4. Donors must exhibit good health at time of a
donation.
Donors diagnosed with diabetes are considered in
good health when they are properly managing the
disease and are feeling well.