Fort Mill's Confederate Park contains the nation's only monument to African-American slaves who fought on the Confederate side of the Civil War. Rock Hill is the largest city near Fort Mill. Here is a map of the Rock Hill area.
Apply arnica ointment or gel daily. Arnica is an herb that reduces inflammation and can help reduce the appearance of bruises quickly. It is available in cream or gel form at most drug stores. Apply a coating to the affected area twice daily until the bruise goes away.
It takes up to two weeks for the bruise to go away completely. While donors cannot always prevent bruising, they can minimize the size of a bruise by applying pressure on the area of the skin where blood was taken until bleeding stops. It is also important to wear the bandage for four hours after donating blood.