Potential donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed parental consent form), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good general health the day of donation. Federal regulations require whole blood donors to wait 56 days between donations. Photo ID required.

Why is giving blood important? Because the need is great and the gratification is instant! One blood donation can help save up to three lives, yet only three percent of the population donates blood. In addition, the summer is normally a time when blood supplies are low.