August 24 | 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Chenango Town Hall
1529 NY Rt 12, Binghamton, NY 13901 United States
Contact:
Phone
(607) 321-4598
Email:
drsnyder100@gmail.com

Additional Information

The American Red Cross, also known as the American National Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education in the United States. The American Red Cross, Southern Tier Chapter is proud to serve the counties of Broome, Chenango, Tioga and Tompkins. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Dean SNyder at (607) 321-4598 or email him at drsnyder100@gmail.com. Ask Dean if you are eligible to make a Power Red donation or platelet donation! Permission slips are required for 16 year olds. Blood drive open to the public. Invite your family to join you. Eat well and hydrate before your appointment.Bring ID during your appointment. Refreshments will be available to you after your donation is complete. Prevent a summer shortage. Give blood. Download the Blood Donor App. redcrossblood.org 1-800-RED CROSS Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S.
Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S.
Nearly 21 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S.
The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 pints.
The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O.
The blood used in an emergency is already on the shelves before the event occurs.
It is estimated that sickle cell disease affects 90,000 to 100,000 people in the U.S. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year. Sickle cell patients can require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives.
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.69 million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.
A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood. The number of whole blood and red blood cell units collected in the U.S. in a year: 13.6 million
The number of blood donors in the U.S. in a year: 6.8 million
Although an estimated 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood at any given time, less than 10 percent of that eligible population actually do each year.
Blood cannot be manufactured – it can only come from generous donors.
Type O negative blood (red cells) can be transfused to patients of all blood types. It is always in great demand and often in short supply.
Type AB positive plasma can be transfused to patients of all other blood types. AB plasma is also usually in short supply. Donating blood is a safe process. A sterile needle is used only once for each donor and then discarded.
Blood donation is a simple four-step process: registration, medical history and mini-physical, donation and refreshments.
Every blood donor is given a mini-physical, checking the donor\'s temperature, blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin to ensure it is safe for the donor to give blood.
The actual blood donation typically takes less than 10-12 minutes. The entire process, from the time you arrive to the time you leave, takes about an hour and 15 minutes.Donors may save time by completing a RapidPass on the day of their donation prior to arriving at the blood drive.
The average adult has about 10 pints of blood in his body. Roughly 1 pint is given during a donation.
A healthy donor may donate red blood cells every 56 days or Power Red every 112 days.
A healthy donor may donate platelets as few as 7 days apart, but a maximum of 24 times a year.
All donated blood is tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis and other infectious diseases before it can be released to hospitals.
Information you give to the American Red Cross during the donation process is confidential. It may not be released without your permission except as directed by law.There are four types of transfusable products that can be derived from blood: red cells, platelets, plasma and cryoprecipitate. Typically, two or three of these are produced from a pint of donated whole blood.
A single donation can potentially help more than one patient.
Donors can give either whole blood or specific blood components only. The process of donating specific blood components – red cells, plasma or platelets – is called apheresis.
One transfusion dose of platelets can be obtained through one apheresis donation of platelets or by combining the platelets derived from five whole blood donations.
Most donated red blood cells must be used within 42 days of collection.
Donated platelets must be used within five days of collection – new donations are constantly needed.
Plasma and cryoprecipitate are stored in frozen state and can be used for up to one year after collection.
Healthy bone marrow makes a constant supply of red cells, plasma and platelets. The body will replenish the elements given during a blood donation – some in a matter of hours and others in a matter of weeks. The number one reason donors say they give blood is because they \"want to help others.\"
Two most common reasons cited by people who don\'t give blood are: \"Never thought about it\" and \"I don\'t like needles.\"
Half of Red Cross donors male, and half are female.
The Red Cross only accepts blood donations from volunteer donors.
Among Red Cross donors in a given year, 24 percent donate occasionally, 26 percent are first-time donors, and 50 percent are regular, loyal donors.
Only 7 percent of people in the U.S. have type O negative blood. Type O negative donors are universal red cell donors as their blood can be given to people of all blood types.
Type O negative blood is needed in emergencies before the patient\'s blood type is known and with newborns who need blood.
About 45 percent of people in the U.S. have type O (positive or negative) blood. This percentage is higher among Hispanics – 57 percent, and among African Americans – 51 percent.
Only 3 percent of people in the U.S. have AB positive blood type. AB positive type blood donors are universal donors of plasma, which is often used in emergencies, for newborns and for patients requiring massive transfusions. The American Red Cross blood program started in 1940, under the leadership of Dr. Charles Drew.
The Red Cross supplies about 40 percent of the nation\'s blood supply.
The Red Cross provides blood for patients in approximately 2,600 hospitals across the U.S.
The Red Cross makes blood available to any patient who needs it — patients are not required to find donors to replace the blood they use (a practice common in Europe and some U.S. blood banks) allowing the patient and their family to focus on recovery.
Eighty percent of the blood donations given to the Red Cross are collected at mobile blood drives set up at community organizations, companies, high schools, colleges, places of worship or military installations. The remaining 20 percent are collected at Red Cross donation centers.
The Red Cross works with more than 58,000 blood drive sponsors each year to hold more than 145,000 blood drives, providing convenient locations for people to give blood. How We Help
The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world, through five key service areas:
Disaster Relief
The Red Cross responds to approximately 70,000 disasters in the United States every year, ranging from home fires that affect a single family to hurricanes that affect tens of thousands, to earthquakes that impact millions. In these events, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, health and mental health services to help families and entire communities get back on their feet. Although the Red Cross is not a government agency, it is an essential part of the response when disaster strikes. We work in partnership with other agencies and organizations that provide services to disaster victims.
Supporting America’s Military Families
The Red Cross helps military members, veterans and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to the challenges of military service. Emergency communications, training, support to wounded warriors and veterans, and access to community resources help an average of 150,000 military families and veterans annually.
Lifesaving Blood
Your donations of blood are what make the American Red Cross the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the U.S. Each year, nearly 4 million people donate blood through the Red Cross, helping to provide more than 40% of America’s blood supply.
Health and Safety Services
The Red Cross is the nation’s leading provider of health and safety courses, such as CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard training. Each year, more than 9 million Americans participate in our training programs, including first responders, educators, babysitters, and people who want to be prepared to help others in an emergency.
International Services
The American Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network with 13 million volunteers in 187 countries. Working together, we help respond to disasters, build safer communities, and teach the rules of war. Each year, we reach an average of more than 100 million people across the globe. Benefits of Donating
It feels great to donate!
You get free juice and delicious cookies.
It\'s something you can spare – most people have blood to spare... yet, there is still not enough to go around.
You will help ensure blood is on the shelf when needed – most people don\'t think they\'ll ever need blood, but many do.
You will be someone\'s hero – in fact, you could help save more than one life with just one donation. General guidelines for blood donation
Be in good general health and feeling well.
Be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent in some states).
Weigh at least 110 pounds.
Have not donated blood in the last 56 days.
Additional information for young donors

Height and weight requirements
Additional weight requirements apply for donors 18 years old and younger and all high school donors.

Male donors who are 18 years old and younger must weigh 110 pounds or more, depending on their height in the following chart:
If you are
4\'10\"
4\'11\"
5\' or taller
You must weigh at least
118
114
110

Female donors who are 18 years old and younger must weigh 110 pounds or more, depending on their height in the following chart:
If you are
4\'10\"
4\'11\"
5\'
5\'1\"
5\'2\"
5\'3\"
5\'4\"
5\'5\"
5\'6\" or taller
You must weigh at least
146
142
138
133
129
124
120
115
110

Parental consent form
Some states allow 16 year olds to donate with written parental consent. Click here to find the parental consent form for your state.

Donor identification and proof of age
High school donors must provide identification and proof of age to ensure they meet the minimum age requirements for donation. Donors must provide one form of primary ID. If a primary form of ID is not available, the donor may provide two forms of secondary ID.

Primary form of ID:
The donor needs one of the following forms of ID.
American Red Cross donor ID (preferred)
Or an acceptable primary picture ID:
Driver\'s license
Immigration and Naturalization Service card (green card)
Credit card
State ID
Employee ID
Passport
Student ID
Military ID

Secondary form of ID:
When a primary form of ID is not available, the donor needs two secondary forms of ID.
Student ID (without a photo)
Driver\'s license without a photo
Credit card or bank card
Employee ID (without a photo)
Personal checkbook with name and address
Social Security card
Voter registration card
Payroll stub
Vehicle registration
Fishing or hunting license
Grocery store frequent shopper or VIP card
Club or museum membership card
Library card with donor\'s name
Professional license (such as: RN, LPN or MT)
Non-American Red Cross donor card
Selective Service card
Insurance card

Students at High Schools

Without any of the previously listed forms of ID above, the ID and date of birth of a high school student may be checked by the following:

• School officials determine the donor’s identity and date of birth from a list of potentially eligible donors (may use the yearbook to assist with the determination)

• Adult volunteers instructed on ID verification using a current yearbook picture and an additional piece of ID containing the donor’s name and age

• A parent or legal guardian can provide a document with the donor’s legal name and verbally provide the name and age when the donor does not have ID due to age

High school students may not check identification on other high school students at high school blood drives.

More eligibility information »
Are you ready to make a difference?
Here are some things you should know:

Blood donation is a safe and simple procedure, and gives you the great feeling of having saved up to 3 lives.
The whole process takes around an hour, but the actual donation only takes about 8-10 minutes.
Drink plenty of water so you’re hydrated before donating.
Have a healthy meal before you donate – and try to avoid fatty foods.
Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow.
Bring a valid form of identification with you (driver’s license or another form of ID that verifies your age) – we need this or your donor card each time you donate.
If you live in a state that allows you to donate at 16, bring your signed parental consent form with you to your appointment.
If you are taking any medication, bring a list of those with you.
If you are not feeling well on the day of your donation, please contact us to reschedule.The American Red Cross performs laboratory tests for multiple infectious disease markers on every unit of donated blood. Tests are upgraded or replaced with more sensitive technologies as these become available. These tests include:

Chagas disease (T. cruzi)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV 3.0)
Human Immunodeficiency viruses, Types 1 and 2 (HIV 1,2)
Human T-Lymphotropic virus (HTLV-I/II)
Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)
West Nile virus (WNV)
What Happens to Donated Blood?
Step 1: The Donation
Donor registers
Health history and mini physical are completed
About 1 pint of blood and several small test tubes are collected from each donor
The bag, test tubes and the donor record are labeled with an identical bar code label to keep track of the donation
The donation is stored in iced coolers until it is transported to a Red Cross center
Step1:TheDonation
Step 2: Processing
Donated blood is scanned into a computer database
Most blood is spun in centrifuges to separate the transfusable components – red cells, platelets, and plasma
The primary components like plasma, can be further manufactured into components such as cryoprecipitate
Red cells are then leuko-reduced
Single donor platelets are leukoreduced and bacterially tested.
Test tubes are sent for testing.
Step 2: Processing
Step 3: Testing
Steps 2 and 3 take place in parallel
The test tubes are received in one of three Red Cross National Testing Laboratories
A dozen tests are performed on each unit of donated blood – to establish the blood type and test for infectious diseases
Test results are transferred electronically to the manufacturing facility within 24 hours
If a test result is positive, the unit is discarded and the donor is notified. Test results are confidential and are only shared with the donor, except as may be required by law
Step 3: Testing Blood
Step 4: Storage

When test results are received, units suitable for transfusion are labeled and stored
Red Cells are stored in refrigerators at 6ºC for up to 42 days
Platelets are stored at room temperature in agitators for up to five days
Plasma and cryo are frozen and stored in freezers for up to one year
Step 5: Distribution

Blood is available to be shipped to hospitals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ask Dean what donation format you can be eligible for. Tips for a Successful Donation
By following a few recommendations before, during and after your blood donation can help you make your donation experience as safe, successful and pleasant as possible.
Before Your Donation
Blood Donation Tip - Eat HealthyMaintain a healthy iron level in your diet by eating iron rich foods, such as red meat, fish, poultry, beans, spinach, iron-fortified cereals and raisins.
Get a good night\'s sleep.
Drink an extra 16 oz. of water or nonalcoholic fluids before the donation.
Eat a healthy meal before your donation. Avoid fatty foods, such as hamburgers, fries or ice cream before donating. (Fatty foods can affect the tests we do on your blood. If there is too much fat in your blood, your donation cannot be tested for infectious diseases and the blood will not be used for transfusion.)
If you are a platelet donor, remember that your system must be free of aspirin for two days prior to donation.
Remember to bring your donor card, driver\'s license or two other forms of ID.
During Your Donation
Wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow.
Let the person taking your blood know if you have a preferred arm and show them any good veins that have been used successfully in the past to draw blood.
Relax, listen to music, talk to other donors or read during the donation process.
Take the time to enjoy a snack and a drink in the refreshments area immediately after donating.
Have a Successful Blood Donation
After Your Donation
Drink an extra four (8 ounce) glasses of liquids and avoid alcohol over the next 24 hours.
Keep the strip bandage on for the next several hours.
To avoid a skin rash, clean the area around the strip bandage with soap and water.
Do not do any heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for the rest of the day.
If the needle site starts to bleed, apply pressure to it and raise your arm straight up for about 5-10 minutes or until bleeding stops.
If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness after donation, stop what you are doing and sit down or lie down until you feel better. Avoid performing any activity where fainting may lead to injury for at least 24 hours.
Call us at 1-866-236-3276 to report any additional health information that you forgot to tell us, if you have any problems or if you needed medical care after giving blood.
Learn more about your need for iron after blood donation at www.redcrossblood.org/iron http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/types-donations http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/donation-faqs http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/donation-process http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/tips-successful-donation.html http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/donation-faqs
http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/types-donations http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/first-time-donors Information to LGBTQ_ donors: http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/lgbtq-donors http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements