What if we told you an hour of your time could change someone’s life? It can. In the time it takes you to read this page, nearly 100 people will receive lifesaving transfusions. By taking just an hour or so to donate, you will do something wonderful.

Before you roll up your sleeve to help someone else, please take care of yourself:

Eat a healthy, low-fat meal within two hours of your donation. The day before, eat a salty snack. When you donate blood, you lose about a gram of salt. Replacing it ahead of time helps keep your blood pressure normal.

Hydrate by drinking 8 to 16 ounces of non-alcoholic beverages one hour before you donate. Water or sport drinks are great choices. 

We are grateful to have you join us and, together, we will do something amazing to change people’s lives!

Bring your ID with you so we know you’re you—something with your name and one of the following: date of birth, donor ID number or your photo.