At least 2 hours before arriving at the blood drive eat a well-balanced meal. This will help to prevent nausea. After donating blood, avoid strenuous activity for the rest of the day. For at least five hours, avoid heavy lifting with the arm the blood was drawn from. Double your normal fluid intake for the next 48 hours and try to eat good, basic meals as your body needs that extra boost.
Federal regulations require that donors wait at least eight weeks between donations.
So, those who gave blood earlier this semester at the Circle K blood drive are eligible to donate again. Call to schedule an appointment or just walk-in. Held on the third Thursday of November, this nationwide event challenges smokers to quit. In addition, the Smokeout raises awareness to the detriments of cigarettes. The challenge for smokers is to quit for the day in hopes that they might quit for life.