Century 21 Harvey Properties hosting Blood Drive

Century 21 Harvey Properties is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, October 26 at 2550 Lamar Ave in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Rachel McGhee at (903) 785-8484.
When you give blood, you can save at least three lives because the blood is separated into several components. Some patients only need one product, like red cells or platelets; or, the patient requires a combination of them in different ratios.  The blood helps to ensure chemotherapy patients receive platelets they require; red cells are available for heart surgery patients; and when a lifesaving donor organ arrives, blood is accessible to surgeons for the operation.
Eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water one to two hours before giving blood. Standard eligibility requirements are: a minimum weight of 110 pounds, the donor feels well that day, and they present a government-issued photo ID at each donation. Potential blood donors may volunteer at age 16 with parental consent; 17-year-olds may give independently; and there is no upper age limit for donating blood. For more information on donor eligibility and to make an appointment, call 1-800-366-2834 or visit carterbloodcare.org.