Wausuakee Blood Drive Is Monday, Nov. 28th

The Wausaukee Red Cross Blood will be Monday, Nov. 28th from 12:30-5:30 pm at St. Augustine Religious Education Center (old St. Augustine School) 515 Church in Wausaukee.  Please park up the hill behind the school. Due to the COVID-19 virus, blood drives have been cancelled all over. There is a great need for blood more than ever. Please consider donating. Call Barb at 715-927-5213 for an appointment.
They are trying to keep social distancing so, appointments are important. Most past donors will be called, but if they don’t get a call, they can call too. Temperatures will be taken before persons enter. Anyone with a temperature above 99.6 will not be able to give. Please be patient as we all work together to save lives.  Masks are not required, but persons may wear them.
They also will have red bloods cells drawn, called a double. If persons meet the criteria they may give. To do this call and make an appointment as this type of donating will stop about one hour before the end of the drive, about 4:30 pm.  This will count as 2 units or pints.
Before donating eat a good diet and get plenty of water.  This will keep iron count up so they are able to donate. Low iron is the main reason people are unable to donate. Eating broccoli, raisins, nuts and other high iron foods helps, also. Get plenty of rest and stay safe.
Healthy donors may give every 56 days or 8 weeks. Persons must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.  Students 16 years old may give blood with a form signed by their parents. Every unit of blood can be used for 3 or more patients. If taking any medication persons may give blood, they just need to be checked if they are ok. Diabetics may also give if they are under control. Rules have changed over the years and now many more are able to give.
 If persons have gotten the vaccine shot they can still donate.  Many rules are changing and potential donors are able to give including those who have been in England, please give it a try.
Remember all donations help towards 2023 Wausaukee senior scholarships.
Silver Cliff/Athlestane Blood Drive will be Tuesday, Dec. 27th at the Cornerstone Church from noon-5 pm. Again, call Barb at 715-928-5213 for appointments or make appointment on line at redcrossblood.org.

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