Blood donors will get
a patriotic pin

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Star-Bulletin staff

Blood donors who make a donation by July 16 will receive a red, white and blue Hawaii Blood Donor lapel pin.

"As we celebrate Independence Day, we honor those who give the gift of life, many of whom consider blood donation an important civic responsibility," said Blood Bank of Hawaii President Robyn Yim.

Each donation is separated into red blood cells, platelets and plasma, so one donation can help up to three people.

Donors are especially needed during the summer months when schools are out and people are on vacation, Yim said.

The donation process takes about an hour, which includes some paperwork, a confidential interview and a miniature physical. The actual blood collection takes only five to eight minutes.

Donors must be at least 18, in good health and at least 110 pounds. A valid photo ID is required.

For more information, call the Blood Bank of Hawaii at 845-9966 or visit www.bbh.org.

Blood drives will be held:
>> Tomorrow, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Foodland, Ewa Town Center.
>> Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Queen's Medical Center.
>> Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kaimuki Municipal Parking Lot.
>> July 13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nanakuli Beach Park.
>> July 16, noon to 4 p.m. at Times Super Market, McCully.
>> July 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kaneohe Bay Shopping Center.
>> July 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Center of Mililani.
>> July 23, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Hawaii-Manoa Varney Circle.
>> July 25, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Home Depot, Iwilei.
>> July 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Victoria Ward Centers.
>> July 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hawaii Kai Towne Center.
>> July 29, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Laie Shopping Center.
>> July 30, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Times Super Market, Waimalu.