While 62% of the public is eligible to donate blood, only 3% actually donates blood.
That’s why officials at Tomah Health and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin are asking residents to donate blood Sept. 16 or 17 from noon- 5 p.m. at Recreation Park in Tomah
“Unfortunately blood cannot be manufactured,” said Versiti account representative – Wisconsin, Donor Recruitment Jackson Braasch. “Blood can only come from selfless volunteer donors.”
Versiti reports that O negative blood and O positive blood inventories are extremely low. Versiti Blood Center is the sole blood supplier to over sixty hospital systems in Wisconsin, including Tomah Health
“Your donation could make all the difference for a local patient in need,” added Braasch.
To donate blood, a person must be in good health, at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and have photo identification. Sixteen-year-olds may also donate with parental consent. While the process for whole blood donation usually takes about one hour, the blood collection itself is usually about 10 minutes.
Tor reserve a donation time on Sept. 16, CLICK HERE
To reserve a donation time on Sept. 17, CLICK HERE
