1515 / 1555 Poydras
REMINDER – Blood Drive Today
April 2, 2013
Today from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 1515 / 1555 Poydras Buildings will be hosting a Blood Drive.
The Blood drive will take place in the
5th Floor Auditorium of 1515 Poydras Street.
PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A BLOOD REPLACEMENT FOR 6 YEAR OLD HALEIGH MARTIN
On July 10, 2012, Haleigh was diagnosed with a rare disease known as Moyamoya. Moyamoya syndrome is a disease in which certain arteries in the brain are constricted. Blood flow is blocked by the constriction, and also by blood clots (thrombosis). In children it tends to cause strokes or seizures. Haleigh had brain surgery on September 4th and for an indefinite period will require ongoing medical checks for at least another year.
Blood transfusions potentially may be an
important part of her ongoing medical if her blood counts decline or her immune
system becomes compromised.
Less than
5% of the eligible population donates blood. All blood types needed. You can
donate blood every 56 days.
If you have medical questions or
have been out of the country since 1980,
you
can
call
The
Blood Center’s Metairie Donor Center at
504/887-2833.
At least 48 hours in advance drink a
lot of fluids to hydrate your veins.
Plan to eat before donating otherwise you
may
not be able to donate blood.
A PICTURE ID IS
REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF DONATION.
If you cannot donate blood, there are other options
to help Contact Suzy Potter at (504) 939-9609
or spotter@thebloodcenter.org
JLL Management Team
