Meryl's Notes Blog

Stan Goldin of Harry Potter Wizard Store has just reported The Blood Banks are full. Blood donor centers in many parts of the country report that they have an adequate supply of blood right now as a result of the enormous public response. However, needs will be on-going and supplies are temporary. Willing donors are asked to schedule appointments or come back in about a week or two. For information on how and where to donate, contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or 1-888-HELP-NOW.

Again, remember you can give blood EVERY 56 days or if you donate platelets, you can do it every 5 days. If you have not given blood yet, wait a week or so like Stan says. Blood does expire and it would be good to have overlapping supplies rather than have them all expire in 42 days and then we’d be out again. If you can’t give blood for whatever reason, encourage your friends, family, co-workers, and everyone you know to do it. One hour of your time helps THREE people.