HODG’s Big-hearted, bad-ass BLOOD DRIVE
Please post & share online (social media/text/email/etc.) – we need blood donors!
Say goodbye to finger-sticks: we’ve implemented a brand–new protocol with our innovative non–invasive FDA approved finger–sensor device, which means no more annoying finger–prick. Makes it easier for wonderful precious blood donors. First–timers welcome too and find out your own individual blood type; everything is completely FREE!
RSVP here
HODG’s Big–Hearted, Bad–Ass Blood Drive!
Saturday, July 1st • 10:00AM–4:00PM
153 S. Norton Ave, Hancock Park, 90004
Look for the large aqua–blue Cedars–Sinai Bloodmobile Bus on site
Have Photo I.D. (drivers license or passport) bring a friend, and come to the backyard
Donors enjoy complimentary homemade taquitos, goodies, and select their own thank–you gift card
REMINDERS:
✓ Free for everyone – no fees or cost whatsoever to give blood
✓ Everyone invited & open–to–public
✓ All ages 16, 17, 18, & up
✓ Only 16 year olds specifically require a signed Parent Consent [download form here]
✓ Most common medications no problem (aspirin, cholesterol, blood pressure, birth control, pain pills, antidepressants/anxiety, thyroid, even diabetics taking insulin)
✓ Ink-work tattoos & ear/body piercings are allowed (as long as it was a professional licensed shop & no amateur settings, i.e. home/garage or incarceration)
✓ The actual blood donation process itself only takes about 10 mins & is fairly simple
✓ All donors be sure to have photo I.D. or a picture of it on their smartphone is okay (driver license, Calif I.D., or a passport will work best)
✓ Say goodbye to finger–sticks! This year marks the inaugural implementation of a brand-new FDA approved finger sensor device which non-invasively provides iron readings much more simply.
The following helpful link is from our Nutrition Dept of Registered Dieticians – good for anyone who’s ever had decreased iron, which can fluctuate monthly/throughout the year and yes they most definitely can try again (most people don’t have actual diagnosed anemia). And I’ve met vegetarians/full-vegans who don’t eat even any meat yet still have sufficient iron to give blood just fine:
Iron • detailed info & beneficial food list
Feel free to reach out if questions about eligibility criteria. And once again, thank you very much for supporting this important cause.