DAVENPORT, IA. (March 15, 2011) - For Beth Sweeney of Davenport, donating blood was a way to give back for the blood products 11-year-old Carina Benson with leukemia has used. Carina is the daughter of Sweeney's friends Jill and Kevin Benson.
On March 23, blood donors like Beth in the Quad Cities area, are being encouraged to give a little of themselves and give back during the Giving Back for Carina Benson Blood Drive. During the four hour blood drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall, the American Red Cross hopes to collect more than 50 pints of blood.
The Red Cross, along with Sweeney and the Benson family, are encouraging the community to make the time to give blood this March - Red Cross Month - to ensure a stable blood supply for patients like Carina. Every day, more than 38,000 pints of blood are needed for patients in hospitals across the country.
In about an hour, you can make a lifesaving difference in the Quad Cities community and beyond by giving blood.
Giving Back for Carina Benson Blood Drive
Wednesday, March 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Knight's of Columbus Hall, 1111 E. 35th St.
To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
or visit redcrossblood.org.
The more you share, the more you get back. Give blood.
How to Donate Blood
A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age or younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
On March 23, blood donors like Beth in the Quad Cities area, are being encouraged to give a little of themselves and give back during the Giving Back for Carina Benson Blood Drive. During the four hour blood drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall, the American Red Cross hopes to collect more than 50 pints of blood.
The Red Cross, along with Sweeney and the Benson family, are encouraging the community to make the time to give blood this March - Red Cross Month - to ensure a stable blood supply for patients like Carina. Every day, more than 38,000 pints of blood are needed for patients in hospitals across the country.
In about an hour, you can make a lifesaving difference in the Quad Cities community and beyond by giving blood.
Giving Back for Carina Benson Blood Drive
Wednesday, March 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Knight's of Columbus Hall, 1111 E. 35th St.
To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
or visit redcrossblood.org.
The more you share, the more you get back. Give blood.
How to Donate Blood
A blood donor card or driver's license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age or younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
