Active 20-30 Blood Drive

October 23, 2008 - The blood supply is way down this week. There are a number of people using blood at both hospitals and we have not been able to fill all of our appointments so our supply keeps dipping lower and lower. We are particularly low on A and O (both positive and negative). Call 484-9111 to donate.

As a club, we typically donate blood on the 20th and 30th of each month. It’s quick and easy and makes you feel great for having helped others. Simply indicate that you are donating on behalf of the 20-30 Club.

All blood types are needed. You need to be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated in the last eight weeks.

The Lane Memorial Blood Bank is located at 2211 Willamette Street and can be reached at 484-9111. Save up to three lives by rolling up your sleeves and donating a pint of blood!

To download the Card to refer new donors to donate on behalf of Active 20-30, click here.

Every 23 minutes, someone in Lane County needs a blood transfusion.

Every 3 seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion.

1 out of every 10 people entering a hospital will need blood

Most people have between 10-12 pints of blood

If you have A negative blood you are 1 out of every 17

If you have B negative blood you are 1 out of every 50

If you have AB positive blood you are 1 out of every 33

If you have AB negative blood you are 1 out of every 100

Medical procedures or trauma patients will use up to

Burns 20 units

Automobile Accidents 50 units

Heart surgery 6 units

Bone Marrow Transplant 20 units

Organ transplants 40 units