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Give Life, Donate Blood

The Stanford Bloodmobile will be at the Subway at the Kirkwood Plaza this afternoon.

Tuesday afternoon, the Stanford Blood Center will park its Bloodmobile at the Kirkwood Plaza.

The event, sponsored by will begin at 2 p.m. and finish at 6 p.m.

According to the Stanford site, today's blood type shortages are O and AB negative.

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If you donate, here are some things the site suggests to keep in mind:

On the day of your donation:

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  • Do not skip meals.
  • Be sure to drink plenty of fluids (water/juices).
  • Bring photo identification.

In order  to donate:

Donors must:

  • Weigh 110 pounds or more.
  • Be at least 17 years of age (16-year-olds may donate if their parent or guardian signs this form).
  • Be feeling well with no symptoms of colds, flu or infection.
  • Fill out a medical history form (which will be provided at the time of your donation) and discuss answers confidentially with a medical historian.


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