Donating blood is a lot like voting. Everybody should do it, but most people don’t.
The Houchin Community Blood Bank held its Spring Blood Drive at the student union at CSU Bakersfield on April 11. Their goal was to have 84 students donate.
“I was inspired to donate from my brothers at Omega Delta Phi,” said Alexis Rivas, a sophomore electrical engineer major. “I just wanted to help out and do my part.”
Donating blood is very simple and quick. The whole process averages 30-45 minutes. Before donating, it is important that donors weigh at least 110 pounds, have a minimum hemoglobin level, and feel healthy.
When donating for the first time, donors have to be entered into the Houchin Blood Bank database. The process is very simple. Donors have to be 18 years or older, have a valid picture ID, and provide general information.
Leave a Reply