Bloodworks Northwest will hold a community blood drive at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 8.
The blood drive is open to the public and appointments are required. To register for the blood drive, visit bit.ly/4etCqFQ or call Bloodworks Northwest at 800/398-7888.
The actual blood donation takes about 10 minutes, excluding other appointment time. Donors can also save time with Bloodworks Northwest’s QuickPass, which needs to be completed on the day of the donation and is available at bloodworksnw.org/quickpass.
As of October 2, the blood drive had slots available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Most people are eligible to donate blood every 56 days if they are at least 18 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more and in healthy condition the day of the donation, according to the Bloodworks Northwest website. Donors should bring a photo ID as well as be hydrated and fed.
