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Can I donate?

Many people think they cannot donate blood before they even try. That's often because of myths like being too old, taking medications, or having a physical condition that prevents donation. In most cases, it's not true!More often than not, you can donate even if you've recovered from a heart attack, cancer,have diabetes, or are taking many different types of medications.Get the facts. Our medical team can also confidentially answer specific questions you have about donating.

For a small state, there are plenty of opportunities to save lives. We have six blood donation centers conveniently located throughout Rhode Island. Each offers maximum donor comfort, including comfortable donation lounge chairs, TV, free WIFI and parking. The state-of-the-Art automated blood donation technology allows donors to give just the part of their blood -- red cells, platelets or plasma -- patients need the most based on the donor's blood type. In addition, we hold over 1,000 mobile blood drives out in the community each year.

Over 370,000 people in Rhode Island are eligible to give blood, but only about 5% of the population actually donates. Giving life through blood and stem cell donations uniquely comes from you and yourwillingness to roll up your sleeveto donate blood,register to BeTheMatch andsponsor drives.

The one thing each donor experience has in common is the amazing feeling of knowing youjust gave someone else a second chance at life. More than time or money, you are donating your lifeblood, a part of you that provides strength, energy and vitality to another human being in need.

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