07/01/2026
THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 20 BLOOD DRIVE! GET YOURSELF READY TO DONATE!
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What: Blood Drive, sponsored by the American Legion, Post 20 Porterville
When: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Where: Veterans Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Ave., Porterville, CA
Before you donate:
• Eat a healthy meal high in iron (tuna, spinach, quinoa, turkey).
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid highly caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, soda and energy drinks) as they can act as iron blockers.
After you donate:
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid strenuous physical activity.
After You Donate
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid strenuous physical activity
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. Register A photo ID is required to register, then you’ll be asked to verify your name and address.
2. Mini-Physical and Interview The mini-physical consists of checking your pulse, blood pressure, temperature and hemoglobin level. In the confidential interview, a trained interviewer will ask questions about your general health and medical history, as well as questions concerning risk behaviors, foreign travel and other subjects. Your mini-physical and interview are conducted to ensure that giving blood is healthy for you and that your blood is as safe as possible for the recipient(s). All information gathered during the physical and interview is kept strictly confidential.
3. Whole Blood Donation The collection of a unit, about one pint of blood takes about 15 minutes. You may feel a small pinch when the needle is inserted, but most donors do not feel any pain for the duration of the donation.
4. Relax After your donation, you can enjoy refreshments to help replenish your fluids. At this time, you have the option of scheduling your next donation appointment. After you’re done with relaxing and refreshments, you can resume most of your normal daily activities.
