What: Tatum High School Blood Drive

When: December 9th 8:30 -3:00

Where: The Community Room

Students should sign up in the office

All who give blood will be entered into a drawing for gift certificates.

Seniors who give blood twice in their Senior year are eligible to enter for a $1000 sholarship

Dear Parent:

Carter BloodCare will hold an upcoming blood drive at your student’s school. High school blood drives develop student leaders and give many their first taste of civic involvement. Additionally, students often want to donate blood because it gives them an unmatched sense of accomplishment – they’ve helped save a life! Some of today’s most dedicated blood donors began giving blood in high school.

Reminders for students who want to give blood:

• Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 years old with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good general health.
• Bring a photo ID – this is required.
• Students with a tattoo or piercing can donate blood if the procedure was performed in a licensed Texas facility. No wait time is required.
• Eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids. At high schools, Carter BloodCare offers fluids and snacks before and after donation.

Carter BloodCare is committed to helping donors have the best possible experience while participating in this valuable community service. Blood transfusion is an essential part of medical care. Blood availability is limited and young donors are important contributors to the blood supply. Patients in more than 300 hospitals and healthcare facilities across North, Central and East Texas depend on Carter BloodCare’s volunteer donors to help make blood transfusions possible.

Thank you for reviewing this information and for supporting your student’s desire to be part of a life-changing experience for donors and the patients who benefit from their gift. Please review and sign the attached consent form if your student is 16 years old.

Sincerely,

Your Carter BloodCare Team