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Trimble County Opportunities to Give Blood & Save Lives! July 2013

By Lynda White

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July 11, 2013 11:35 AM

Do you live in Trimble County, Kentucky and want to donate blood? In July 2013 there are a couple of opportunities for you to do so.

On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from 12:00-5:00pm, the Red Cross will be at the Trimble County Middle School gym. This is the school that is close to the Marathon gas station in town just off Hwy. 421.

Signature Health Care off Hwy. 42 (take the road by the huge propane tank across from the new library) will be holding their blood drive on Monday, July 22, 2013 from 2:00-7:00pm.

Tips: Drink a lot of water the day before and the day you go. Eat something with iron it the day before as well. (Red meat is a great source of iron but if you can't eat that, try shrimp, oysters, nuts, liver, squash, dark leafy greens, and even chocolate has some iron in it! Of course, always check with your doctor first on what you should eat or if you should give blood.)

I may go to one of these destinations myself. The Red Cross has stated on Facebook that there is a critical shortage of blood right now. The last time I gave blood was in Orlando at a convention almost a year and a half ago (see photo to the right), and I would love to get back into the groove of giving every eight weeks when possible.

For more information about these blood drive events and specific directions to these Trimble County sites, visit the Red Cross Website.

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Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Lynda: Giving blood on a regular basis helps build up the supplies and can be the difference maker when someone needs help.

Jul 11, 2013 12:06 PM

Lynda White

Bluegrass Homes & Farms Realty, Agent Know How - Louisville, KY

Admin. Mgr., Keller Williams Realty

I agree Anita. I'm going to keep my eyes and ears open for more opportunities like these.

Jul 11, 2013 12:24 PM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Lynda-This is a good reminder of how we can help each other. Blood donations was something I began doing in the military and it's one of the customs I've continued as a civilian.

Jul 11, 2013 02:05 PM

Wayne, I have probably given blood (successfully) about a dozen times, but plan to do it more regularly. Thank you for your service!

Jul 11, 2013 09:07 PM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Hi Lynda,

I'm a firm believer in giving blood. It's the best gift you can give to another human being and all it costs you is a little bit of your time.

There is such a need for it too.

Thanks for the reminder.

Jul 11, 2013 09:27 PM

I agree Patricia. Even if someone has no money, they can always do something to help others. Thanks for stopping by! :)

Jul 11, 2013 09:55 PM

Alan Harris

Keller Williams Realty - San Diego, CA

San Diego Real Estate Broker with Keller Williams

Hello Lynda,

Kudos on informing people in your area about this blood donation event. Excellent tips as well on how to prepare one's body before donating blood. I wish you the best of luck and have a fantastic weekend!

Jul 12, 2013 03:11 AM

Thank you Alan! I know from plenty of experience! They usually have a hard time finding a vein on me, but especially if I have not drank enough water.

Jul 12, 2013 07:48 PM

Update: I did actually make it to the blood drive at Signature Health Care. Not only was my iron excellent and blood pressure good, but they found a vein right away and the hole in my arm from the needle so tiny, I can barely see it 2 days later! #giveblood #savelives

Jul 24, 2013 01:15 AM

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