BE A HERO DONATE BLOOD TODAY

 If you are over 16 years of age  If you weigh over 110 lbs You can donate today If you are under 18 get your parents permission first. If you have traveled to Europe after 1980 please call to determine eligibility. ARUP EMPLOYEES ARUP NEEDS YOUR HELP.

 Have cold or flu symptoms  Have taken oral antibiotics in the past 7 days  Have had hepatitis after the age of 11  Have received a blood transfusion within the past 12 months  Have been treated for syphilis or gonorrhea in the past 12 months  Have had malaria  Are pregnant  Have ever used a needle to inject nonprescription drugs  Have or are at risk for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS  Have had a tattoo, body piercing, acupuncture, an accidental needle stick or have come in contact with someone else’s blood in the past 12 months PLEASE DO NOT DONATE IF YOU

 Cancer patients  Leukemia patients  Burn patients  Victims of traumatic injuries and accidents  Those receiving organ or bone marrow transplants  Premature babies  Patients undergoing surgery THERE IS A NATIONAL SHORTAGE OF BLOOD DONATIONS WE DESPERATELY NEED TYPE O- AND A-. Your donation will help We also need platelets. If you have donated whole blood, please consider becoming a platelet donor today.

This is Skyler. He has been battling leukemia since 2010 and by April 2012 he had over 185 blood transfusions. “185 strangers out there have helped save his life. Words can’t express how grateful I am for those people who took the time to donate.” –Crystal (Skyler’s Mom) WHY DONATE? TO SAVE LIVES OF COURSE

“My son, Alexander, was born September 22, He was born with several congenital heart defects. He had his first open heart surgery at the age of 7 days old. He has had several blood transfusions throughout his short life due to all of the surgeries. The blood that my little guy receives comes directly from ARUP Blood Services. ARUP Blood Services supplies the blood that the patients at Primary Children’s Medical Center need for the patients there. Without the many wonderful people that donate their blood, my son, and many other children would not be alive today. Alex has had as many as 20 transfusions to date, and he is only 3 years old. He still has more heart surgeries ahead of him. I really wish that I could hug each and every person who has donated to ARUP; you have given him the gift of life. Without your donations, Alex wouldn’t be here today. Please take a few minutes out of your schedule, and donate blood to ARUP Blood Services. It isn’t painful; it doesn’t take long and you will save lives in the process!” — Krista, 04/25/10 EVERY DONATION HELPS A PATIENT. IT IS PART OF ARUP’s DEDICATION TO PATIENT CARE.

That is why donating blood is so important. Blood helps fight infection and heal wounds. It delivers nutrients, oxygen, and heat to tissues and organs. It also carries waste to the lungs, liver, and kidneys.. BLOOD CAN ONLY BE OBTAINED FROM A HEALTHY ADULT.

I went and donated blood in the middle of my shift. It was great to get a break from working and I even got paid to relax for a little while. It makes you feel good to know that you can help people in several different ways by being an ARUP employee and a donor. - Randi Mason (blood services) Ever since I started at ARUP 12 years ago I have been a donor. Seeing all the people who your donations help really makes the job even more rewarding. -Candace Thomas (transfusion services) WORKING AT ARUP MAKES IT EASY TO DONATE

You can find out your blood type

The Blood Types Type A with A antigens on the red cells and anti-B antibodies in the plasma Type B with B antigens on the red cells and anti-A antibodies in the plasma Type AB with both A and B antigens on the red cells and no type antibodies in the plasma Type O with no type antigens on the red cells and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma

To Be A Hero You can even donate during your work shift at ARUP. Just show up with a photo ID and a complete list of any medications you are taking. You must be feeling well and healthy the day of donation. Eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating.

ARUP Research Park Facility 500 Chipeta Way (Building 580) Salt Lake City, Utah ARUP Sandy Facility 9786 Sandy Parkway (500 West) Sandy, Utah MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY