Hosted at: The Kingdom Worship Center, *Bloodmobile*

6419 York Road

Towson, MD 21212

August 22^nd, 2010~ Youth Sunday10am-3pm

(Appointments Available)

To Schedule Your Donation Time Please Contact:

Tonya Dennis at: 410-377-3500  

tjmdennis@hotmail.com

American Red Cross Flip Flops For All Donors & Snacks!

Tips for a Successful Donation

• Maintain a healthy iron level in your diet
• Hydrate – drink an extra 16 oz of liquid before and after your donation
• Have a healthy meal before your donation – avoid foods high in fat just prior to donation
• Remember to bring your ID!

More Information for First Time Donors

It is vital that the blood supply reflect the diversity of our community to best meet the needs of hospital patients. A diverse blood supply helps ensure that a wide variety of blood types are available for those in need. Many hospital patients sometimes receive blood transfusions as part of the treatment for diseases that are prevelant in the African American community including lupus, diabetes, prostate cancer and Sickle Cell Disease.

Who Does the Disease Affect?

It is estimated that over 70,000 Americans have Sickle Cell Disease. Ninety percent of all Sickle Cell Disease in the United States occurs in people of African descent.*

The Blue Tag and What It Means

Although there is no cure, Sickle Cell Disease can be managed through blood transfusions. African American donors can provide blood that is a better match for patients who suffer from Sickle Cell Disease. Since children with Sickle Cell Disease often need many blood transfusions, it is best for them to receive blood that very closely matches their own. When blood donors identify themselves as African American, an American Red Cross staff member will place a blue tag on the blood donation. This will designate the blood donation for a patient with Sickle Cell Disease. If a patient with Sickle Cell Disease does not need your blood donation at this time, it will not be wasted. It will go to another patient in need.