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.
To donate blood you must be 16 years old or older and weight at least 120 pounds (16 year olds must have a parent sign our parental consent form). To donate platelets, donors must weigh at least 110 pounds. To donate double red cells, women must be 5'5 or taller and weigh at least 150 lbs; men must be 5'1 or taller and weigh at least 130 lbs. Yes.