Oehmcke memorial blood drive set for July 10

Press release

A blood drive will be held in memory of Amanda Oehmcke Tuesday, July 10, in Chinook. 

The blood drive will take place at Wallner Hall from 1-6 p.m.

Each pint of blood given can save up to three lives.

Appointments are highly encouraged by the American Red Cross. People who have not made an appointment can can go online at http://www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 (1-800-REDCROSS).

The Red Cross will begin accepting walk in donors at 12:30 p.m. and walk-in slots will also be available throughout the day. Appointments begin at 1 p.m.

Any healthy person age 18 or older — or 16 or 17 with a signed parental consent — and weighing at least 110 pounds is eligible and encouraged to donate blood. Valid identification is required for all blood donations — driver’s license or school ID are acceptable. Parental consents for people 16 or 17 years of age can be picked up at the high school office or at the registration table at Wallner Hall the day of the drive.  

People with an appointment can save up to 15 minutes at the donation by completing the health history online the day of the drive at http://www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass/.

Before donating it is recommended that people get a good night’s sleep; have a good breakfast or lunch; drink extra water and fluids to replace the volume donainge but try to avoid beverages with caffeine; eat iron-rich foods; avoid fatty foods.