Lewis, now a Georgia congressman, later joined COREâs âFreedom Rideâ campaign. The Freedom Riders left D.C. en route to New Orleans for a massive rally. As expected, the riders faced problems in Virginia and some were arrested for entering the segregated facilities. However, it was in Rock Hill, S.C. that things took an extremely dark turn.
To protect your health as a blood donor, there are different minimum and maximum weights to make particular kinds of donations in our fixed and mobile donor centres. Minimum weight To donate blood, the minimum weight is 50 kg. We need you to be above a minimum weight because the amount of blood your body contains is related to your weight and height.
Avoid donating blood if you have a cold, a cold sore, a cough, a virus, or an upset stomach. Certain prescribed medications, such as antibiotics, can make you ineligible to donate blood. You must weigh at least 110 pounds or 50 kg. You have to be old enough. In many jurisdictions, parental permission is required for the ages 16â17 to give blood. Check the blood organization in your area if you are around this age. You can only donate blood every 56 days. If you have donated blood more recently than that, then you are not eligible again.