SEA LIFE Minnesota at Mall of America Hosts Blood Drive - with Sharks

SEA LIFE Minnesota at Mall of America wants you to give blood – with sharks.

The aquarium is hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. The blood donation tables are set up next to a shark tank.

Donors will also get a free pass to SEA LIFE to use anytime.

The blood is for the American Red Cross, which has a lower than usual supply this summer.

According to the American Red Cross, in order to donate blood, you must:
-    Be healthy, meaning that you feel well and can perform normal activities. Chronic conditions must be treated and under control.
-    Be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with parental consent
-    Weigh at least 110 pounds
-    Be free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken daily for skin condition

Here is the frequency with which you can donate:
-    Blood (whole blood): Every 56 days
-    Platelets: Every 7 days, up to 24 times per year
-    Plasma: Every 28 days, up to 13 times per year
-    Double Red Cells: Every 112 days, up to 3 times per year

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