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Give Blood on April 15

Did you Know:
1. Every 2 seconds, someone in our region receives blood.
2. Approximately 95% of the population will need blood during their lifetime, but less than 5% of the population donates.
3. A single shock trauma victim can use 100 units of blood in a few hours.
Legislation recently was passed in the state of Maryland which allows 16-year-olds to donate blood with parental consent. This legislation was initiated by a student from Beth Tfiloh. If any 16-year-old wishes to donate, he or she can stop in Joyce Wood's office (next to Mr. Commons' office) and pick up a parental consent packet.

Please email Joyce Wood (jawood@mcdonogh.org) or call 410-581-4735 to schedule an appointment. Thank you in advance for your support of this worthy program. Give the gift of life--give blood.