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How to save a life: RAF Mildenhall to host blood drive
Posted 8/30/2012 Updated 8/30/2012
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by Staff Sgt. Tabitha Lee
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
8/30/2012 - RAF MILDENHALL, England -- RAF Mildenhall will host an Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5, 2012, at the North Side Fitness Center.
According to the ASBP website, www.militaryblood.dod.mil, military members and their families depend on ASBP blood donations every day.
In order to donate to the ASBP, donors must first meet some general guidelines:
· Weigh at least 110 pounds
· Be at least 17 years of age
· Have been feeling well for at least three days
· Be well hydrated
· Have eaten something prior to donating
Most healthy adults, who meet the general guidelines, are eligible to give blood; however, there are some reasons a person may be deferred from donating -- temporarily, indefinitely, or permanently, according to the ASBP website.
"Certain conditions and activities may prevent a person from being eligible to donate, but these reasons are addressed during an on-site prescreening that is part of the donation process," said Tech. Sgt. Ellis Harding, 48th Medical Group Home Station Medical Response Laboratory NCO in charge.
The deferral criteria have been established for the safety of donors and transfusion recipients. To view travel, medical and other restrictions, visit the ASBP website.
The entire donation process takes about 45 minutes, and each donation can save up to three lives.
Interested donors can make an appointment for the upcoming blood drive by visiting www.militarydonor.com. New users will need to create a profile. After logging in, go to "My appointments," then "schedule a new appointment." Click on "Non-U.S. Drives Near: Landstuhl Germany."
In the list that appears, look for "09/05/2012 - Mildenhall North Side Fitness Ctr, RAF Mildenhall."
If eligible donors are unable to attend the RAF Mildenhall ASBP Blood Drive, RAF Lakenheath will host an ASBP Blood Drive Sept. 6 at its Fitness Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Tabitha Lee, RAF Mildenhall ASBP blood drive coordinator, at DSN 238-4034 and commercial at 01638 544034.
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