YOUR BLOOD MAY SAVE A LIFE
Don’t Let Them Down!
On every major fighting front boys like these are fighting to bring this war to a speedy close. But
every inch down that road to victory is exacting its price in blood, blood that you can help to re
place. During the next few months more and more lives will be saved by the life-giving miracle
of blood plasma. That’s why the American Red Cross is urging you to be a blood donor NOW!
WHO MAY BE A DONOR?
HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
ANYONE who is in good health, over 110 pounds in
weight, between the ages of 18 and 60 may be a blood
donor. (People under 21 must have parents’ or spouse’s
consent to participate.) Millions of donors have given
their blood without harm, and your donation is carefully
supervised by a competent physician. In addition, very
careful checks are made to make sure that your blood
pressure, pulse, temperature and general health are sat
isfactory. Donors are encouraged to eat a normal meal
three to five hours before donating. Meals taken closer
to the time of donating should not exceed: Black coffee
(no cream), dry toast (no butter), stewed or fresh fruit
or fruit juice.
For people working in war industries, or on night shifts,
hours at the Blood Donor Center have been adjusted to
suit their convenience. If you are a member of a crew,
or can help organize a group of blood donors, transpor
tation for ten or more people will be arranged within a
radius of 15 miles. Please make an appointment before
you go to the blood bank. You can call ATwater 8561 and
make arrangements. The Center is open: Monday, Tues
day and Thursday, 12:00 noon to 7:15 P. M.; Wednesday
and Friday, 8:00 A. M. to 3:45 P. M.; Saturday 8 A. M.
to 2:45 P. M.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
WHERE TO GO
The actual taking; of blood requires less than five minutes, but by the time
the donor is signed up, rests for a little while afterwards, has coffee and
doughnuts and receives his donor badge, it takes about forty-five minute».
The Blood Donor Center in Portland is located at South
west 17th and Alder.