- Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
- More than 44,000 blood donations are needed every day.
- Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives!
Did you know?
YOU can help! Giving blood is a safe, simple process, and SEA LIFE is happy to be hosting a blood drive during shark week here at the aquarium.
The blood drive takes place on Friday, August 9th from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and is one place you can give blood during shark week without losing a limb!
First, you need to register. Registering for the SEA LIFE Aquarium Mall of America Blood Drive is quite easy-- just make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or go online at www.redcrossblood.org using the sponsor code 0177757.
Next, you will give your medical history, and are given a mini-physical, checking your temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and hemoglobin to make sure it is safe for you to give blood.
Finally, you will get to donate! Once you are finished with the donation, you will be offered refreshments, and as an added incentive, any donor will receive a free admission to SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium.
Have a question about donating blood?
If you are unsure about being eligible to donate blood, or have any questions about donating, feel free to call the confidential American Red Cross Donor Health Line at 1-866-236-3276.
So... what are you waiting for?
If you began donating blood at age 17 and donated every 56 days until you reached 76, you would have donated 48 gallons of blood, potentially helping save more than 1,000 lives!
For more information about donating blood, visit www.redcrossblood.org
