THERE IS AN URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS • SIGN UP WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TODAY!
PIERCE TEEN BLOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE
PLEASE HAVE A HEART AND DO YOUR PART
On June 14, 2005, the World Health Organization and the International Red Cross organized the first ever world Blood Donor Day. I was born on that day, 17 years ago.
Did you know, that with parental consent, you are allowed to donate blood once you turn 16 or 17?
Only 5 US states (Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico and Wyoming) make you wait until age 17.
MY CHALLENGE IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS WITH TEENAGERS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO MAY HAVE BECOME ELIGIBLE
DURING THE PANDEMIC TIME FRAME, WITHOUT ACTUALLY LEARNING HOW TO BECOME A BLOOD DONOR.
MY CHALLENGE INCLUDES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, AND FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, TO SIGN UP AND BECOME DONORS.
BLOOD DONORS GIVE BACK IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES, IN THIS MEANINGFUL AND IMPACTFUL WAY.
YOU ARE LITERALLY GIVING OF YOURSELF TO HELP ANOTHER PERSON WHEN YOU DONATE YOUR BLOOD.
AND SOMEDAY THAT OTHER PERSON MAY BE YOU.
BY PARTNERING WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, WE CAN ENCOURAGE NATIONWIDE PARTICIPATION TO SIGN UP AND BE COUNTED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS BLOOD DRIVE LOCATIONS HOSTED DAILY ALL AROUND OUR COUNTRY WITH DONATION SPACES TO FILL. THESE PLACES ARE EASY TO LOCATE AND SIGN UP FOR, BASED ON YOUR PERSONAL ZIP CODE.
DRAMATIC SHORTFALLS IN BLOOD DONATIONS MEANS YOUR BLOOD IS NEEDED NOW.
MAKE PLANS TO DONATE WITH ANOTHER FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER, AND HELP KEEP OUR NATION’S BLOOD SUPPLY STABLE.
-----MANY PEOPLE SAY THEY HAVE NEVER DONATED BECAUSE THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN ASKED-----
WELL, I AM ASKING YOU NOW TO MEET THIS CHALLENGE. LET'S MAKE AN IMPACT, TOGETHER, ONE ARM AT A TIME.
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO EXPERIENCE THE HEALING POWER OF DOING GOOD.
Donating blood is easy and safe, and essential to maintaining the health of ALL our communities.
BEFORE
•Check your state eligibility to make sure you’re able to donate, and ensure that your parents or guardians will complete this consent form.
• Review RED CROSS DONATION LOCATIONS BY DATE AND ZIP CODE
*Ready to commit to the challenge? Use the American Red Cross link below to choose your donation location and reserve your spot.
• If you are not eligible to donate, you can still inspire others to!
during
Bring a friend for moral support or to donate with you — the PIERCE TEEN BLOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE is all about making an impact together and having fun while doing it. Take a selfie with your friends or family during your donation! Help us inspire others...
After
Once you’ve finished donating, post your selfie using the hashtag #onearmatatime so we can thank you. Tell us WHY you took the PIERCE TEEN BLOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE. TAG those friends or family members all around the country whom you want to take on the challenge next!
