Health & Fitness
Bloodmobile Coming To UC San Diego
Save your spot, and help save a life! The dates are June 4, 6 and 7.
LA JOLLA, CA – UC San Diego is hosting a mobile blood drive, in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank, on Monday, June 4, Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Bloodmobile will be parked on Library Walk, organizers said.
"About one in seven people entering a hospital need blood," according to Blood Bank officials."One pint of blood, which is the amount volunteers give when they donate blood, can save up to three lives. Approximately, 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood but less than 10 percent do annually."
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Donors must be 17 and older, (age 16 requires a parental consent), weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health. Organizers recommended that donors consume an adequate meal and plenty of fluids prior to giving. A photo identification must be presented upon signing up to donate.
Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment for their convenience but walk-ins are also welcome. To book your appointment, follow this link.
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