Who Can Donate Whole Blood?

Healthy individuals who weigh at least 110 pounds and are 17 years and older, or are 16 years old with written parental consent, may donate whole blood with Shepeard.  You must have a hemoglobin of 12.5 or higher.

Who Can Donate Double Red Cells

• Minimum height for men is 5’1” and minimum weight for men is 130 pounds

• Minimum height for women is 5’5” and minimum weight for women 150 pounds

• Both men and women must have an iron count of at least 13.3

Who Can Donate Platelets?

If you have Type O or Type A blood, you may be a great candidate for donating platelets.  Contact Pam Rascon at (706) 737-4551 or email her for more information about donating platelets.

Who Can Donate Plasma?

If you have Type AB blood, you may be a great candidate for donating plasma.  Contact Pam Rascon at (706) 737-4551 or email her for information about donating plasma.