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.
1 Apheresis platelet donation â you must wait 14 days between donations. 2  Athletics â you should avoid strenuous activities for at least three to five hours after donating and no heavy lifting for rest of the day.  Blood transfusions â you must wait one year after receiving a blood transfusion before you can donate.