ABC13 Jingle Bell Blood Drive Live Chat
The Red Cross says this time of year is the toughest time for blood collection. ABC13 is hosting a live web chat with the American Red Cross from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Lou Ann Young Maes, MD and Collections Supervisor Lamont Williams will be here to answer your questions about donating blood, the process and benefits.
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FREE long sleeve t-shirt for all presenting donors on 12/24-while supplies last! -
I am type 2 diabetic. currently trying to get off the meds with excersise and food. Am I able to donate?
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I am obese. Super obese. It is hard for nurses to find my veins, but I would like to give blood. Do you have any experience with blood donations from obese people like me. -
what r the rules on people who have been sick. i had the flu last week- knock me down with throw up and the fever
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The ABC13 Jingle Bell Blood Drive is the oldest media blood drive in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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Did you know that the average blood transfusion is approximately 3 pints?
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This holiday season, give something that means something and donate blood at the ABC13 Jingle Bell Blood Drive! We kick off this Saturday!
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Did you know that Clara Barton founded the Red Cross in 1881 at the age of 60.
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O-negative is the only blood type that can be transfused to anyone regardless of their blood type. It makes up approximately 9 percent of the population.
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How much blood can you safely donate at one time? Seems like I have more to give than what the blood takers get out.
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How has the screening of donated blood changed for problems? I remember back in the 80's...it was a big issue.
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Have the rules for giving blood after having unprotected sex changed?
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The average adult has 10-12 pints of blood in their body.
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The need for blood is for constant and never takes a holiday! Consider making a new holiday tradition and donating blood at the ABC13 Jingle Bell Blood Drives this year!
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Did you know that one blood donation can help save up to three lives?
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Thank you for asking your questions! For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or log on to redcrossblood.org. You can also download the Red Cross Blood Donor APP. Blood donors are heroes. We hope to see you all out at the ABC13 Jingle Bell Blood Drives next week!