Cornerstone’s Huron office
280 Dakota Ave. S.
June 12 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Supported by LifeServe Blood Center. Questions about donating? Visit their website or call 800-287-4903.
Cornerstone’s Sioux Falls office
7408 S. Bitterroot Place
June 12 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Recommendations for Before and After Donating Blood
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- Eat a good meal within four (4) hours of donating blood.
- Drink plenty of water or juice before and after donating.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages for twelve (12) hours before and after donating.
- Avoid caffeine, especially energy drinks, before donating.
- Avoid strenuous activities for four (4) hours after donating.
“I enjoy helping where I can, and donating blood is one meaningful way to do that. It’s a simple act but it has the power to support people in moments when they need it most.”
Shelby Bierema, FPQP®
Manager of Client Relations
Cornerstone’s Commitment to Community: Investing in People
Our mission is to help people live their best lives, which means contributing to something greater than ourselves. Hosting community events like blood drives reflects our core value to Invest in People through community action, compassion, and shared purpose.
Why Donating Blood Is So Important
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- Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
- One donation can save up to three lives.
- Blood cannot be manufactured—it must be donated.
- The entire process takes about an hour.
Who Can—and Can’t—Donate Blood
Blood donation is a generous act, but it’s important to know if you’re eligible before signing up. In general, most healthy adults can give blood, but there are some guidelines to keep in mind:
You Can Donate Blood If You:
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- Are at least 16 years old (16- and 17-year-olds may need parental consent)
- Weigh at least 110 pounds
- Are in generally good health
- Haven’t donated whole blood in the last 56 days
- Are feeling well on the day of your appointment
You May Not Be Eligible If You:
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- Are currently sick or have a fever
- Have low iron levels (anemia)
- Are pregnant or recently gave birth
- Have recently had certain vaccinations, surgeries, or medical procedures
- Traveled to certain countries with malaria risk
- Use specific medications that temporarily defer donation
If you’re unsure, the blood drive staff can review your eligibility confidentially during your appointment or you can visit their website ahead of time for a full list of eligibility criteria.
Raymond James is not affiliated and does not endorse LifeServe Blood Center or Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank.
Links are being provided for information purposes only. Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Raymond James is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website’s users and/or members.
Photo / Video Disclaimer
Cornerstone Financial Solutions reserves the right to take and use photographs/video at any event sponsored by Cornerstone Financial Solutions. By attending, you understand that you may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and you hereby give Cornerstone Financial Solutions the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, photo (collectively, “image”), without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any medium and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation. You hereby waive, release and forever discharge Cornerstone Financial Solutions and Raymond James Financial Services from and against any and all claims or actions arising out of or resulting from any use of your image. Cornerstone Financial Solutions shall not be obligated to use, and may elect not to use, your image.
