OneBlood at Rayonier Wednesday, September 4
Your support is needed...
Make your appointment today; click the link: Blood Drive - Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Appointments are first priority, so be sure to bring your ID. All donors will receive a $20.00 eGift Card, OneBlood Socks, plus a wellness check-up, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening.  Â
FACT: Did you know a single-car accident victim can require 100 pints of blood
- Andrew Z Yulee, FLÂ Click the link for a story. I'm blessed to have never truly been ill. I've donated to a few charities, and at some point, I wondered what more I could do.
- Corbyn, Jacksonville, FLÂ Click For Story & Where Are They Now 7-year-old Corbyn was born with Beta Thalassemia Major (Beta Thal), similar to Sickle Cell anemia but more severe.
Tips for a successful donation:
- Drink 16 oz before donating.
- Eat a meal 2 hours before your donation.
- Include red meat in your diet (2-3 meals two weeks prior)
- Enjoy your Green vegetables, such as broccoli, green beans, and cabbage, and leafy greens like spinach, kale, and cauliflower leaves, which are rich sources of iron.
- Be sure to drink water regularly.
- REMEMBER: After donation, do no heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for the rest of the day; grab a healthy snack and drink plenty of water.
