Progressive Baptist Church is holding a Blood Drive on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Progressive Baptist Church is located at 1302 East 12th Street in Davenport.
Appointments: to donate, call Dorothy Steverson at 563-386-1884. The public is invited to give blood at this Blood Drive!
New Donors Needed: Healthy people are needed to give blood every day. Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that only takes about an hour. Donors must be at least 16 years old, in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. A Blood Donor card or other photo I.D. is required to donate; 16 year old donors must present a signed parental consent form, available from the Blood Center or by download at www.bloodcenter.org. There is no risk of contracting a disease by giving blood. Controlled high blood pressure and diabetics are acceptable. If you have a question regarding your eligibility to donate blood, call the Blood Center at 800-747-5401.
"Blood is needed every day - not just in times of disaster. Let's make sure blood is on the shelves at all times so we're prepared for anything. It's the blood on the shelf that saves lives," encourages David Green, MVRBC President and CEO.
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