The annual Tyrone High School Red Cross Fall Blood Drive will take place on Wednesday, October 5th from 8:30 am to 2 pm in the high school gymnasium.

The blood drive is sponsored by Tyrone’s HOSA Club. Eligable students can sign up for the blood drive in all lunch periods this week.

“Giving blood is important because you could be saving someone’s life and helping them in situations where they would need a blood transfusion. Also, you get out of class, so it’s a win-win!” said senior HOSA member Kevin Carper.

Interested donors must be at least 16 years old with parental consent, or 17 without parental consent.

Donors must be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Those who received tattoos or piercing in the last year are not permitted to donate.

The blood drive is also open to the public. Community members who would like to donate can schedule a time by clicking the link below:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

If you are not sure if you are eligible to donate please click the link below for a full list of requirements:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html