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One Blood and the Volunteer Ministers Team up for Summer Blood Drive at the Church of Scientology
CLEARWATER: Saturday, June the 20th, from 10:00am until 6:00pm, the Church of Scientology of Tampa’s Volunteer Ministers will be hosting a blood drive for One Blood (formerly Florida Blood Services) on Park Street between Fort Harrison and Garden Avenues.
People wishing to donate need to be at least 16 years old, in good health and weigh over 110 pounds. One Blood also recommends eating an iron-rich meal and being well-hydrated before you donate.
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“It only takes 20 minutes to a half hour to donate,” said Church Spokesperson Pat Harney, “and it is something that can really make a difference in a person’s life.”
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Per the One Blood website, blood donations help trauma victims, newborns, premature babies, people recovering from chemotherapy and burn victims. Their website also notes that 90% of the population will need blood, plasma or platelets in the course of their lives, only 10% actually donate.
“Our Volunteer Ministers have been participating in these blood drives for the last few years and we are honored to be able to contribute to the lives of people in this way” said Harney.
Ms. Harney says that the blood drive is open to the public and the donors can be of any denomination. She added, “The Founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard said that ‘Life is a group effort. None survive alone.’ We - and I am talking about all humanity - can make a difference, one person at a time. ”
If you wish to donate, please contact 727-467-6860. For more information
