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28 www.DesertMessenger.com January 2, 2019 Blood Drive Monday, Jan. 14 By Anita Carlson, GFWC Many people asked for a Blood Drive during the busy season. I was able to get this scheduled. Please come out and donate and lets make this the biggest blood drive yet. There has been a change with tattoo's, if you are donating in AZ and you received your tattoo from a shop in AZ you no lon- ger need to wait a year to donate blood, the tattoo just needs to be healed. GFWC Quartzsite Woman's Club is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Mon- day January 14th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Community Center. Sched- ule your appointment to give blood at www.bloodhero.com and pick your site as Quartzsite or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825). Please bring your photo ID and donor card. Free cholesterol testing with every dona- tion. Find the Hero in You and schedule your appointment. One unit of blood that is donated, can provide for 3 blood transfusions, so, in essence, you are helping 3 patients with your one unit (approximately 1 pint) of blood. It is estimated that 80% of the US population will need a blood transfusion in their lifetime. The blood you donate at your blood drive is tested, processed and delivered back into our local community hospitals to provide for surgery and chemotherapy patients, people who have blood disorders, newborn babies, expectant mothers and - of course - traumatic situations, such as accidents, shootings, etc. Several factors affect our com- munity blood bank's supply of blood for hospital patients: 1. Donors have moved away or are traveling or working and are unavail- able to donate in their communities. 2. Many donors are deferred due to low iron, dehydration, high or low blood pressure, medications, elevated pulse rate, blood disorders (ane- mia), or have traveled to restricted areas outside of the United States 3. Apathy - "some one else will donate, so I don't need to" 4. People assume that they are not eligible to donate due to age or health issues. For instance, diabetes does not always defer an individual from donating. Donor requirements: 1. Donors must be at least 17 years of age - ??? (no age limit) and in good health. 2. YOU MUST BRING A PICTURE ID WITH FIRST AND LAST NAME TO THE BLOOD DRIVE 3. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds (height and weight restrictions pertain to donors between the age of 17-22. 4. If you received your Tattoo from a shop in AZ it just needs to be healed before you can donate. The at least one year old rule no longer applies. 5. Donors must wait 56 days after their last donation before they are eli- gible to donate for a single donation 6. Donors, who gave a double, must wait 112 days after their last donation before they are eligible to donate 7. Expectant mothers cannot donate 8. Donors must be in good health i.e., no cold, fl u or fl u like symptoms 9. Surgery patients are also temporarily deferred from donating (Call (1-877-827-4376 for specifi c information on the wait time between donations.) • Old Costume Jewelry • Old Fountain Pens • Silver & Gold Coins • Sterling Silverware • Gold Filled Jewelry • Old Watches • Gold & Silver Jewelry Any Condition • Gold Nuggets • Dental Gold BUYING Hi Ally Swap Meet ~ Front Row Main St., Quartzsite Did you miss a Quartzsite COUNCIL MEETING? Watch them on line at www.QuartzsiteVideos.com Town Manager hosts monthly public meetings Quartzsite Town Manager will hold meetings twice a month for public input. They will be held on the fi rst and third Wednesday in the Library Meeting room, starting at 2:00pm. The public is encouraged to attend. Topics will vary, however anyone may speak on any Town issue. The Library is located at 465 N. Plymouth Ave., Quartzsite. For details, contact Town Hall at 928- 927-4333. Save on taxes Wouldn't You Rather Donate to the Food Bank Than Pay Your AZ Taxes? The Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank is a qualifi ed AZ Tax Credit nonprofi t. That means that you can donate up to $400 if single and $800 if married and take that dollar for dollar off your Arizona state taxes. Please talk to your accountant or tax preparer for details. More info and links at: QuartzsiteFoodBank.com

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