The American Red Cross will be operating a blood drive in the fieldhouse on April 21. The blood drive is available for all eligible students and sign-up information will be available during lunch during this week. Students must turn in a consent form before signing up for a time to donate blood.

Reasons to donate:

• Engaging in a community service activity.
• Giving back to the community.
• LC can receive funds to award scholarships.
• Saving a life.
• Blood can be split into other transferable products that can assist in saving a life.
• The process is easy.
• One pint of blood can save up to three lives.

What you need to get involved:

• Must be at least 16.
• Must meet height and weight requirements. See the blood drive table at lunch to see the height and weight eligibility chart.
• Be in good health.
• Bring an ID.
• Names of prescription medications you are currently taken (or have taken within the last month).
• Get at least eight hours of sleep the night before.
• Eat healthy meals and drink plenty of fluids before giving blood.