The American Red Cross is an organization dedicated to ensuring that at-risk populations have access to clean and usable blood. Geody Bennett regularly donates blood to the American Red Cross. Like all donors, Geody Bennett must meet certain requirements before giving blood.

1. By Geody Bennett

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The American Red Cross is an organization
dedicated to ensuring that at-risk
populations have access to clean and usable
blood. Geody Bennett regularly donates blood
to the American Red Cross. Like all donors,
Geody Bennett must meet certain
requirements before giving blood.

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1. Donors must be healthy. Being healthy involves
eating correctly, practicing proper hygiene, and
maintaining proper levels of vitamins and minerals.
2. Donors must be of age. All blood donors must be
at least 17 years old, although certain states will
allow 16-year-olds to donate blood if one of their
parents gives consent. Check www.redcrossblood.org
to see the requirements of individual states.
3. Donors must weigh a minimum amount. Blood
donors must weigh at least 110 pounds before they
can donate blood. There are additional weight
requirements for donors younger than 18 or in high
school.