Bailey’s Blood Drive Information:

Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012

Time: 9am to 2pm

Place: Rayne Fire Department, 316 S. Adams Avenue

Goal: 65 sign ups by July 23rd

How to sign up: Call Brooke (Bailey’s mom) @ 337-258-2270 or

email Suzy Potter at spotter@thebloodcenter.org

Other Info: We will be selling bbq hamburgers, Bailey Prayer Necklaces, T-shirts, Nothing Is Impossible bracelets, baked goods, etc….

Less than 5% of the eligible population currently donates blood

You can donate blood every 56 days and platelets every 2 weeks To donate blood you must be in good health, at least 17 years of age and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds.  There is no upper age limit. 16 year olds can donate who weigh at least 130 pounds and present a signed “Blood Center” parental consent form. Go to www.thebloodcenter.org to download a copy. Wait one year after a body piercing. Individuals with high blood pressure (below 180/100) or controlled diabetes can now donate.  If you have medical questions or have been out of the country since 1980, call The Blood Center’s Baton Rouge Donor Center at 225/819-9590 or Metairie at 504/887-2833.

Please drink a lot of fluids and eat before donating. Bring a Picture ID