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.
Height/Weight Restrictions for Donors Age 16-22. Eligibility is Based on Estimated Total Blood Volume. Males between 16 and 22: You must be at least 5' tall and weigh at least 110 pounds. Females between 16 and 22: If you weigh at least 110 but are shorter than 5'6, please refer to this chart.2.