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Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate & American Red Cross are having a Blood Drive

Please join us and tell all you know to do the same. Please

make an appointment to donate blood today.


www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation


People have asked:
“Can people with Epilepsy give blood?” Believe it or not some of us can. The

way you can find out is to check with your doctor first, and if you are given

the OK to do so, contact the American Red Cross at the special number below:

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(866) 236-3276


They will let you know who can or cannot donate blood

regardless of the medical condition you may have.  You will be asked a series of questions and

you will find out in a matter of minutes if you can.

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If you are able to do so just go to their web site and

set an appointment. If you are one of the many who cannot donate blood please
ask every family member and friend who can to do so.


Please remember: "The need is constant. The

gratification is instant. Give Blood." (TM)

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