I’m still in shock of what events transpired over the weekend as I’m sure you are as well.
I have information below if you would like to help. #orlandounited
-Matt@1063RL
Blood Donations
Soon after the shootings that left at least 50 dead, and 53 injured, the OneBlood center put out a call for blood donors to help the victims. OneBlood said it especially needed donors with rare blood types. The response was swift and massive. Lines snaked around blocks of people willing to donate.
By Sunday afternoon, OneBlood posted on it’s website that it was at capacity. It encouraged people to donate over the next several days and to host blood drives of their own.
You can donate financially to help to OneBlood’s efforts by going online to www.oneblood.org.
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 years old must have signed permission from a parent or guardian.
Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Fast Track Health History the day they donate. It’s at www.UnitedBloodServices.org.
Although the US Food and Drug Administration recently changed its guidance about blood donation by men who have had sex with men, United Blood Services is still in the process of changing its computer system to address the change, and currently must defer men who have had sex with men.
“When tragedy strikes, it’s the blood on the shelves that saves lives,” said Mitzi Breaux, Marketing and Communications Manager of United Blood Services.
“That’s why we rushed to help the Orlando community and why we are asking donors now to replenish this area’s blood supply.”
Pulse Victims Fund
Equality Florida set up a donation page to support the victims after the mass shooting. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga and George Takei, known LGBT activists, shared the link.
Equality Florida posted the money raised will go directly to the victims and families of the mass shooting. It will work with other local organizations to make sure the money gets where it is needed.
In just seven hours, more than 14,000 people had donated more than $574,000.
Info: klfy.com Media General
