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What can I do if I'm not eligible to donate?

Donating
You can support Hawaii's community blood center and help save lives by encouraging friends and family to give; coordinating blood drives at your office, school, church or community center; or volunteering at the Dillingham Donor Center.
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Who is eligible to donate?

New York-Penn Blood Services Region
In New York State and Pennsylvania, 16 year olds are eligible to donate blood provided they have an original signed or faxed copy of the New York State Informed Parental Consent for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood. To obtain a copy of this form, please click here.
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Body Donation Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
All donors are screened for infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B & C, active tuberculosis and syphilis. Donors who are known to be actively infected with any of these diseases are declined for donation due to the risk to medical investigators and procurement personnel. Most long-term illnesses such as cancer do not rule out donation.
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FAQs About Donating Blood | Give Life | American Red Cross
While you may be unable to donate blood, there are other ways you can help. You can help organize a blood drive, recruit other suitable donors, or volunteer at fixed sites or mobile blood drives to help make donors' experience a positive one. Monetary donations are another way to help ensure that safe blood can be provided to those who are in need. Learn more about how you can help.
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Can I donate if I'm having twins?

Cord Blood Donation: Frequently Asked Questions
NMDP Network public banks cannot accept donations if you are having twins. Tissue types are used to match a cord blood unit to a patient, and there could be a possibility of mixing or confusing the tissue types of the two umbilical cords.
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I Think I'm Eligible. Now What?

FAQ's - NCCC National Cervical Cancer Coalition
Once you've found a study that you think you're eligible for, deciding if it's the right one for you can still be hard. There may even be more than one that looks promising. Again, learning as much as you can is key. One option is to talk with someone connected to the study. This could be the principal investigator (PI) -- the doctor in charge of the study -- or a research coordinator. Research coordinators are usually nurses.
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What If I'm Not Eligible for a Clinical Trial?

FAQ's - NCCC National Cervical Cancer Coalition
While some people may be too ill or have other problems that exclude them from clinical trials, most people will probably be eligible for some type of study, even if they've had several treatments already. Of course, not all studies you are eligible for may be a good fit for you. It's always important to understand the purpose of the study and to have a realistic idea of the possible risks and benefits for you. Clinical trials offer the best avenue of access to experimental treatments.
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How do I know whether I'm eligible for a coupon?

NTIA: Digital TV Transition and Public Safety
All households in the United States and its territories are eligible for coupons on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Can I donate if I'm a diabetic?

Donating
Those who take oral anti-diabetic medications can donate. If you are dependent on insulin injections, you will not be able to donate.
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I'm pregnant. Can I still donate?

American Red Cross Blood Services, New England Region, Maine...
Women who are pregnant are temporarily deferred from donating until six weeks after the delivery of the baby.
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What can I do if I'm ineligible to donate?

American Red Cross Blood Services, New England Region, Maine...
While you may be unable to donate blood, there are other ways you can help. You can recruit other suitable donors. Or, you can volunteer to assist at donor centers or mobile blood drives.
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Can I donate if I'm over 65?

UCLA Blood and Platelet Center: - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. There's not an upper age cut off for donating blood, but there is a lower limit. You need to be 17 years old. Either way, we'll need you to review the donor self-screening form that you can find on our website. All the time. Community Blood Drives are a big part of what we do. And if you know of a place that would like to have one, we'd love to hear about it. Give us a call at 310-794-7044 or email us at gotblood@ucla.edu.
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How do I know if I am eligible to donate blood?

FAQs About Donating Blood | Give Life | American Red Cross
You must be in good health, be at least 17 years old, and weigh at least 110 pounds. You will also need to pass physical and health history reviews prior to donating. There is no upper age limit on your ability to donate. Conditions that require a temporary deferral are pregnancy, travel to certain parts of the world, inoculations, some health conditions and certain medications.
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Can I donate if I'm taking medication?

Donating
Most medications are acceptable, including all common blood pressure medications. Aspirin and ibuprofen are okay, as long as the donor is feeling fine during the time of their appointment. Birth control pills and cholesterol-regulating drugs are acceptable. Those taking allergy medications can donate as long as the donor is not experiencing symptoms at the time of donation.
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How can I find out if I am eligible to donate blood? What if I am taking medications?

American Red Cross - Blood Services NEO Region
Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and provide a valid photo ID upon donation. If you have a medical condition, are taking medication or have traveled outside the country please visit http://www.redcross.org or call us at 1-866-426-0922.There is no upper age limit for donating blood. Approximately 4% of our blood donors are over 65 years of age.
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I eligible to donate? What's with all these restrictions on travel and sexual relations?

Harvard Blood Drive | FAQ
Check out this list maintained by the Red Cross for current eligibility information. If you are still unsure, feel free to go ahead and make an appointment. When you get to the drive, voice your concern to someone at the registration table; you will be able to speak with a nurse/doctor before waiting. The restrictions placed on donors (including those on travel and sexual relations) are mandated by the FDA on the Red Cross and all other licensed blood banking organizations.
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Am I eligible to donate? How do I make an appointment?

Give Life: FAQ
You are eligible to donate blood if you are at least 17-years-old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in general good health. To make an appointment or if you still have questions about eligibility, contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIF(E) or go to www.givelife.org.
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Who can donate?

Idaho Donor Registry
Anyone can be a potential organ and tissue donor, from newborns to senior citizens (roughly 80 years old). Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis at the time of death and may be affected by medical/social history, cause of death, etc.
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NKF of Western New York
You can donate a car, van, truck, boat, bus, camper, or motorcycle. Just a reminder; the vehicle must be whole and have a clear title.
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New England Organ Bank
People of all ages may be eligible to donate organs and tissues. Your medical condition at the time of death will determine what organs and tissues can be donated. People who have died by brain death criteria, cessation of brain function usually due to a traumatic injury or stroke, can often donate organs and tissue unless there are other reasons for a medical rule-out.
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How often can I donate?

Commit for Life - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Giving whole blood requires a waiting period of 56 days between donations. If you donate plasma (your red cells are returned to you), you may donate every 28 days. If you donate platelets (your red cells and most of your plasma are returned to you), you may donate every two days, with a maximum of two times per week and 24 times per year. If you are type A blood you would make a terrific platelet donor! It takes a little more time, but it helps people who are quite ill.
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Car Donation Program - Problems found
We accept most vehicles and vessels including but not limited to cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RV's.
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I'm on medication. Can I donate?

Community Blood Bank
Most common medications will not affect your eligibility to donate blood. Blood pressure, oral medications for diabetes, and cholesterol-lowering medications are usually not a concern. Some medications may require a doctor's note. It is best to contact the CBB Collections Staff (402-486-9434) for specific direction.
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I'm ready to donate. Now what do I do?

TUSD - Arizona Tax Credit Information
Simply fill out the Tax Credit form and bring it in, or mail it, with your donation to the TUSD school of your choice. Remember to make your check payable to the school to which you are donating and deliver or postmark it by December 31. The school will mail you a receipt to use in your tax preparation soon after they receive your donation. Or use the convenient online Tax Credit form to make payment with your credit card. Be sure to submit the form before midnight, December 31.
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I'm homeless will you donate some money for me?

Welcome to Charbello.com
Sure tell me how much do you want and then let me know your home address and wait your check in the mailbox.
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