Platelet donors are frequently needed because the shelf-life for platelets is only a few days some of our platelets are becoming 7 and 14 day products. Patients helped: Patients with blood disorders, open heart surgery, organ transplant, and cancer patients. Every seven days, or up to 24 times a year. Plasma is the liquid component of blood and transports cells, proteins, hormones, and vitamins. Your plasma contains proteins which defend our bodies against invaders and help blood to clot.
Patients helped: Patients with severe burns, clotting disorders, or in shock. Every 28 days, or up to 13 times a year. Learn more about giving blood and our donation programs:. One out of every three people will need a blood transfusion during their lifetime. Can you help provide it?
Email Address. Shipping Address. Billing Address. Click Here to Find a Blood Drive. Connect With Us. After you present a photo ID and read the information sheet you will undergo a mini-exam temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and iron level and then provide confidential answers to health history questions. The donation takes place in a comfortable chair.
Most donors feel a slight prick when the needle is inserted and nothing after that. After the donation, you should sit down and have a snack and beverage. If you experience any light-headedness let your donor technician know and lie down until you feel better.
Do not use tobacco products for the next 30 minutes. Leave the arm bandage on and do not engage in strenuous activity or lift heavy objects for the next two to four hours. For the next 24 — 48 hours be sure to increase fluid intake. Who Can Give? Donor Reinstatement. Please complete the following reinstatement form if you were: previously deferred from giving blood by LifeShare or one of our legacy blood centers , or told by LifeShare Blood Center you were ineligible due to a deferral that was applied to your donor record.
Why Give Blood? In the short time it took to read the above paragraph, 11 people needed blood. Who Needs Blood? How Different Types of Donations Help Patients Based on your blood type and patient needs, giving the right type of blood donation helps ensure the best use of your life-saving gift. Whole Blood Donation Whole blood donations are the oldest form and traditional type of donation. Platelet Donation Platelets are the cells that circulate within our blood and bind together when they recognize damaged blood cells.
Platelet donors are frequently needed because the shelf-life for platelets is only a few days some of our platelets are becoming 7 and 14 day products Patients helped: Patients with blood disorders, open heart surgery, organ transplant, and cancer patients. Plasma Donation Plasma is the liquid component of blood and transports cells, proteins, hormones, and vitamins. Reinstatement Form.
Minor Donor Permit. One in three people will need blood at some time in their life. When someone in the communities we serve needs blood, it is our responsibility to have it safe and readily available.
The only way we can do that is through your donations. We value your time and do our best to provide donor centers and mobile drives that are convenient for you. We partner with businesses, schools, and other organizations in your community who are dedicated to having regular blood drives, ensuring your local medical facilities have a readily available blood supply — when patients in your community need it. As your community blood provider, LifeShare Blood Center and its dedicated donors are often featured in the news and have many fun promotions that include businesses in your area.
Keep up with the latest news about LifeShare and keep up with promotions and events in your area. We know there are many things to consider before making a blood donation. Find answers to your questions and other common questions about blood donation on our FAQ page. Still have questions? Just contact us! Donate Today. No One Fights Alone Cancer treatment can cause damage to blood cells and platelets.
First Time Blood Donor? Learn more about how easy a donation can be! Donors Choice! Follow Us on Facebook! Click Here! LifeShare Phlebotomy School Scholarships are available for limited time. Enroll Today. Learn About Donating One in three people will need blood at some time in their life.
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