Children suffering from blood diseases, cancer, and accidents are depending on those of us who are able to donate blood to do so. People who cannot give blood can help by recruiting others to donate. You must be at least 17 years of age and not older than 75, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in basic good health. You must have ID with signature or photo and know your social security number. Every donor is given a mini-physical before donating to make sure it is safe for them and, of course safe for the patient who receives their blood.
Many medications are acceptable for the purpose of donating.
People on high blood pressure medication can donate as long as their blood pressure is within acceptable limits at the time of their donation. It is absolutely safe to donate blood. You cannot get any disease from donating blood. Please take an hour out of your day to save lives. Please make your commitment to donate a pint of blood.