• You can be proud and excited to support life!
• Our school will earn scholarship dollars for every appointment that shows up (even if you cannot actually give that day).
  
• We provide a convenient location in the mountain area for people to give.
• Our highschool students learn the importance of regularly donating blood.
• You can visit our campus, see the new Gym & Wellness Center and learn more about the mission of the Christian Family and Children's Center.

To be eligible you must:

• Be at least 17 years of age (16 years of age with signed parental/guardian consent)
  
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
  
• Be in good health

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What You Should Know Before Giving Blood:

To Determine If You Are Eligible To Donate A Red Cross Worker Will:

• Ask questions about your health, travel, and medicines
• Ask questions to see if you might be at risk for hepatitis, HIV, or Aids
• Take your blood pressure, temperature and pulse, and take a small blood sample to make sure you are not anemic 

You should not give blood if you: 

• Had hepatitis on or after the age of 11
  
• Had malaria in the past 3 years
  
• Were held in a correctional facility (including jail, lock up, prison, or juvenile detention center) for more than 72 straight hours in the last 12 months.
  
• Have had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone who had AIDs
  
• Had or was treated for syphilis or gonorrhea or tested positive in the last 12 months
  
• Were raped in the last 12 months
  
• Have AIDs or have ever had a positive HIV test