Blood Donors are needed during the Cannon Community American Red Cross Blood Drive set for Thursday at the Woodbury Lions Club Building All eligible donors are encouraged to make and keep donation appointments this month to help restock the shelves to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients all summer long. Blood and platelet donations often decline during the summer when schools are out of session and regular donors are on vacation. Donors of all blood types are currently needed, especially those with types AB, O negative, B negative and A negative blood. Platelet donors are also needed. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Platelets can be given every seven days – up to 24 times a year. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in most states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. The Blood drive at the Woodbury Lions Club Building will take place from 12 noon until 6P Thursday
