Join us on Tuesday, March 4 for the first blood drive of 2025 at Curiosity Lab! In partnership with the City of Peachtree Corners, the French-American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta-Southeast, and the American Red Cross, this will be the first of three blood drives held at Curiosity Lab in 2025.
On Tuesday, March 4, the blood drive will be open from 11:30AM to 4:30PM in the event space of Curiosity Lab. Those who choose to participate have the option to give Blood or Power Red. Giving blood is the most common type of donation. In most cases, you will be donating one pint of blood, which usually takes about an hour. The Power Red donation collects red cells but returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor. If you are interested in a Power Red donation, donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A Negative, B Negative, or O blood types.
Donating Blood with the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross lists key resources and steps for those who choose to donate blood. Based on the information provided by the American Red Cross, the below outlines a few recommendations by the American Red Cross about how to prepare before your donation, how to prepare day of the donation, and what to expect after the donation. This does not include all of the information the American Red Cross provides and is not official medical advice from Curiosity Lab. For additional information on blood donation preparation by the American Red Cross, please visit their website directly to ensure you are fully educated before your donation.
Before Your Donation
- Make sure to eat iron-rich foods such as red meat, fish, poultry, beans, spinach, iron-fortified cereals or raisins.
- Be well-rested and hydrate. A good night’s sleep the night before your donation, along with eating healthy foods and drinking extra liquids is recommended.
Day of the Donation
- On the day of your donation, you have the option to expedite your donation using the RapidPass on the day of your appointment.
- Bring your donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification.
- Be prepared to list all prescriptions and over-the-counter medications you are taking.
- Drink an extra 16 oz. of water (or other nonalcoholic drink) before your appointment.
- Eat a healthy meal.
- Wear a shirt with sleeves that can be rolled up above your elbows.
After Your Donation
- Have a snack in the American Red Cross refreshment & recovery area.
- Drink an extra four (8 oz.) glasses of liquids and avoid consuming alcohol over the next 24 hours.
- Keep eating iron-rich foods.
- Avoid heavy lifting or vigorous exercise for the rest of the day.
To sign up, scan the QR code in the graphic above, or visit the signup page linked here. Giving blood can make a huge difference for someone’s health and save lives. We hope to see you there!