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Kiwanis Club of Issaquah is hosting a community blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 1 at the EF&R fire station at 175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah.  

You will see the bus parked alongside the road, with easy ingress/egress and parking. Bloodworks Northwest will take walk ups or those who make an appointment. Donors can reserve an appointment time by emailing to marjboy@comcast.net.     

Anyone who is in good health, is at least 18 years old (persons 16 or 17 years old may donate with a Blood Program permission slip signed by a parent or guardian), and weighs at least 114 pounds. A healthy adult can donate every 56 days.    

Please bring your photo ID and/or a Bloodworks NW donor card. Be prepared to take a brief and confidential health screening survey when you arrive. 

It takes about 7-10 minutes to fill a pint bag of blood, or even less if you have adequately hydrated the night before. The health screening, donation and 20 minute recovery makes this a 30 minute process.  (Not including wait time if there is a line). During recovery you will be offered juice/water and a cracker.   

Please consider donating blood to help meet the continuing needs of the region