Blood Drive Week – The Telescope

The Health Services Center and Fire club will be hosting a Blood Drive on campus. An American Red Cross bloodmobile will be located in Parking Lot 6 (next to the Teaching Learning Center) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 22 through Feb. 26.

Tips for a positive donation:

Eat healthy, iron-rich meals prior to your donation
Drink extra fluids beginning the day before your donation
Get plenty of rest and wear comfortable clothing
Bring personal identification, such as a driver’s license

Red Cross volunteer Denisse Sanchez prepares Mason Smith for donating blood during the Palomar College Blood Drive on Tuesday Sept. 22, 2015 in Parking Lot 6. Yvette Monteleone/The Telescope — Red Cross volunteer Denisse Sanchez prepares Mason Smith for donating blood during the Palomar College Blood Drive Fall 2015 in Parking Lot 6. Yvette Monteleone/The Telescope

The American Red Cross will accept monetary donations for those who are not eligible to donate or unable to attend.

Donors who participate will receive a Thank-You gift. All visitors must obtain a Parking Permit from Campus Police and park in Student Parking Lots.

To schedule your appointment sign up at www.redcrossblood.org (code: PalomarSM) or call the Health Services Center at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2380.

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