GIVE AT THE HIGH-TECH INSTITUTE BLOOD DRIVE AND ENTER WEEKLY CHANCES FOR MOVIE TICKETS
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Irving, TX – May 2, 2008 – Spring and summer times bring joy each year – long hours of daylight, picnics at the park, a break from routines; but these seasons also bring a great need for blood donors. High-Tech Institute is hosting a community blood drive with Carter BloodCare on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to boost the blood supply. The mobile coach will be parked in the south parking lot of the institute located at 4250 N. Beltline Road, Irving. Donors who give during May and June will enter a weekly chance to win a 10-pack of move tickets. One grand prize winner will receive movie passes for an entire year. To schedule an appointment, contact Kimberley Thompson at 972-871-2824 or additional information at 817-412-5347.
”Many of our students are in allied healthcare fields, so they understand the importance of giving blood,” said Cindy Bryant, High-Tech Institute Campus President. “Over the years, we’ve seen tremendous support at our drives and we are seeing more involvement since many of the schools have become members of the Metroplex Association of Career Schools (MACS) and have worked together to make a difference.” Since January 1, MACS students and faculty have donated 523 units of lifesaving blood. Since each unit can save up to three lives, 1,569 lives have been saved or improved thanks to donors who took the time to give at blood drive.
Potential donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. People who present to give blood should eat a nourishing meal before donating and must bring a photo ID. For more information about donor eligibility, call 1-800-DONATE-4 or visit carterbloodcare.org.
”Many of our students are in allied healthcare fields, so they understand the importance of giving blood,” said Cindy Bryant, High-Tech Institute Campus President. “Over the years, we’ve seen tremendous support at our drives and we are seeing more involvement since many of the schools have become members of the Metroplex Association of Career Schools (MACS) and have worked together to make a difference.” Since January 1, MACS students and faculty have donated 523 units of lifesaving blood. Since each unit can save up to three lives, 1,569 lives have been saved or improved thanks to donors who took the time to give at blood drive.
Red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days, and platelets, the clotting factor most commonly required by cancer patients, are good for only five days. Because of these short shelf lives, patients depend upon the generosity of regular blood donors. Blood Type O+ is the most common blood type. Blood type O- is called the universal donor, as it can be given to a patient of any blood type. In addition to direct matches, it is used for accident victims, for whom blood is often needed before there is time to type the patient. During times of greater need, Type O blood is the most rapidly depleted.
Potential donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. People who present to give blood should eat a nourishing meal before donating and must bring a photo ID. For more information about donor eligibility, call 1-800-DONATE-4 or visit carterbloodcare.org.
Carter BloodCare’s volunteer donors provide lifesaving blood for patients at over 300 healthcare facilities in 54 North Central and East Texas counties. Carter BloodCare is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks, licensed by the Food and Drug Administration and is a member of America’s Blood Centers.-###-
