REALTORS Giving Back Blood Drive
Starts: Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021 @ 10:00 AM
Ends: Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021 @ 04:00 PM
Location: 6330 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048
Free
11/09 10:00 AM
Public Event
ONLINE REGISTRATION
This Mobile Blood Drive will be held outside of the GLAR Offices at 6330 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
**Registration is Required**
Eligible donors will be included in a weekly raffle for a chance to win a pair of LA Rams Tickets.
Important blood donor guidelines
To qualify, donors must meet these FDA requirements*:
- Present a valid photo ID at time of donation
- Be 17 years old (no upper age limit), healthy, feel well on day of donation and weigh at least 110 pounds
- May be eligible if 16 years old, if weight is at least 135 pounds and have a signed parental consent form
- Not currently taking antibiotics for an infection
- Cancer-free during the past year
- No history of HIV or AIDS
- No tattoos, permanent makeup or piercings in the last three months except those applied in a California-licensed facility with sterile, single-use needles
- No dental surgery 72 hours prior to donation
- Never used intravenous drugs not prescribed by a physician and have not received an accidental needlestick in the past three months
If you have any questions, please call 310-423-5346.
* You may be ineligible if you have taken certain medications, have traveled to high-risk malaria areas or have lived in Europe. Click Here to see a full list of guidelines and information.
Five ways to boost your iron level before giving blood
Giving blood saves lives, but you must have a healthy amount of iron in your blood before you can help someone else by becoming a donor. Below are some ways to help you boost your iron level before giving blood:
- Eat a well-balanced diet every day.
- Iron-rich foods include lean red meat, chicken and seafood; garbanzo, kidney and soy beans; fortified cereals, bagels and lentils; leafy green vegetables such as spinach and kale; and nuts and seeds.
- Citrus fruits and juices and other foods high in vitamin C help your body absorb iron.
- Coffee and tea reduce the amount of iron absorption and should be avoided during meals.
- Donating blood reduces iron stores in your body, so it’s important to replace the iron lost between donations to maintain good health.
Note: Iron can be harmful in high doses. Supplements should be taken only as directed. If you have any questions, please call 310-423-5346.
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