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.
Most people between the ages of 17 and 66 who weigh over 50kg (7st 12lb) and have a good level of general health will be able to donate blood. If you are over 70, you need to have given blood in the last two years to continue donating.Your blood volume may need to be estimated first if you are a women and you:1  are under 20 years old. 2  weigh under 65kg (10st 3lb).f you are over 70, you need to have given blood in the last two years to continue donating. Your blood volume may need to be estimated first if you are a women and you: 1  are under 20 years old. 2  weigh under 65kg (10st 3lb).