“Blood Drive”
Sunday, May 6, 2012 @ 8:00 amThe Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Health and Wellness Ministry
Host
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
for a Quarterly Blood Drive
Sunday, May 6th
8 am – 1:45 pm
In the Fellowship Hall
To schedule an appointment, visit www.giveblood.org and log in to Digital Donor. Enter sponsor code K700 or contact The Blood Center at
713-791-6326.
For minors 16 years and older, please download consent form http://www.giveblood.org/doclib/GC%20Form%201683.pdf ,
print and obtain a parent or guardian written consent. Present this form when donating.
print and obtain a parent or guardian written consent. Present this form when donating.
Good Dietary Sources of Iron
Breads:
Enriched breads, iron-fortified cereal and whole-grain breads
Enriched breads, iron-fortified cereal and whole-grain breads
Fish and Seafood:
Clams, oysters, sardines, scallops, shrimp and tuna
Clams, oysters, sardines, scallops, shrimp and tuna
Fruits:
Dates, dried apricots, dried peaches, dried prunes and raisins
Dates, dried apricots, dried peaches, dried prunes and raisins
Meats and Poultry: Chicken, eggs, ham, liver, liver sausage, meat (lean pork and lean beef), turkey and veal
Vegetables:
Beets, dried beans, dried peas, leafy greens and spinach
Beets, dried beans, dried peas, leafy greens and spinach
Other: Wheat germ and blackstrap molasses
Remember
• Tattoo and piercing deferral – just one week (if in licensed TX facility)
• Bring a picture I.D.
• You MUST be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 lbs. and be in good health to donate blood; or 16 years old, 122 lbs. and have a consent form signed by parent or guardian. (whole blood only)
• Eat a hearty meal at least one hour before donating.
• Drink at least ONE 16-ounce bottle of water prior to donating.
• IRON BOOST – Eat iron-rich foods.
• Bring a picture I.D.
• You MUST be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 lbs. and be in good health to donate blood; or 16 years old, 122 lbs. and have a consent form signed by parent or guardian. (whole blood only)
• Eat a hearty meal at least one hour before donating.
• Drink at least ONE 16-ounce bottle of water prior to donating.
• IRON BOOST – Eat iron-rich foods.
• One unit of blood can save up to three lives!