James

The bumper sticker I created is supposed to be displayed by a parent in the Stilts, the part of Norta where Mare is from. House Welle controls this area, and those who are conscripted at the age of 18, and later 15, are recruited to fight for their house. I wanted to make a bumper sticker that plays with the idea of patriotism and the power and influence that it holds over many people in our country today. Instead of a yellow ribbon supporting our troops we have a green and gold flag supporting the conscripted. Instead of a proud father of a marine we have a proud parent of a daughter fighting for House Welle. Power comes in all shapes and sizes, and patriotism, in a way, can be one of those forms.

General Blood Donor Guidelines

Guidelines Are Important

You are willing to donate. That is a good start, but are those with your blood type worth saving? Read these guidelines and see for yourselves.

Your Donation is of Moderate Interest to Us

Before donating, one of our Healers will discuss your health history with you in a private, confidential setting. After taking your pulse, blood pressure, and temperature and checking for anemia and color, we will determine whether you are eligible to be a donor.

General Guidelines

To donate blood you must be in good general health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 16 15 years old. Parental consent is not required for red blood donation by 16 15 year olds. Parental consent is required for those Silver Bloods who are under 17 years old. If you are a Silver Blood who is 76 or older, you will need your healer’s written approval for blood donation. If you are a red blood who is 76 or older know that we are impressed with your longevity and annoyed with your questioning. No blood will be taken from you.

What Is ‘Good’ Health?

Good health means that you feel well and are able to carry out normal daily activities and power demonstrations. If you have a chronic medical condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, you may still be eligible as long as you are receiving treatment to control your condition.

Needed Identification

We require that you provide identification that shows your name, your house (or ruling house) and your photograph or signature.

What Conditions Would Make You Ineligible to Be a Donor?

You will not be eligible to donate blood if you:

·         Have tested positive for hepatitis B or hepatitis C, lived with or had sexual contact in the past 12 months with anyone who has hepatitis B or symptomatic hepatitis C.

·         Had a tattoo in the past 12 months or received a blood transfusion (except with your own blood) in the past 12 months.

·         Have ever had a positive test for the AIDS virus.

·         Are a Silver who has had sex with a red in the past 12 months.

·         Have ever used intravenous illegal drugs, even once.

·         Have ever used injectable drugs, including strongarm blood, unless prescribed by a healer.

·         Have traveled to the choke or any other battleground within the past five years (Unless you are Silver)

Blood donors must wait at least 56 days between blood donations.

Additional Criteria

As Silver Bloods we retain the right to deny service or donations from any red at our discretion. The ability to donate blood for your fellow red is a luxury that can be taken away. Remember, to us a newborn red is the same as a blood donation. Either way we will make our quota, and the life still belongs to us.

Taken from actual guidelines- https://www.mskcc.org/about/get-involved/donating-blood/general-blood-platelet-donor-guidelines