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.
General Guidelines. To donate blood or platelets, you must be in good general health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 16 years old. Parental consent is required for blood donation by 16 year olds; 16 year olds are NOT eligible to donate platelets. No parental consent is required for those who are at least 17 years old.