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Blood Donations
All Pennsylvania Masons are eligible for membership in the Masonic Blood Club. A donation of one unit of blood provides coverage for the immediate family.  Widows of Pennsylvania Masons are also eligible for membership without the requirement of donating one unit of blood. It is a benefit of her husband's membership in the Masonic Fraternity.
Become an Organ Donor
Organ donation is another major issue that we address. If you have not previously signed an organ donor card, please consider doing so. We do NOT procure organs for members in need. Our purpose is to heighten awareness and to provide educational materials on the subject.

Dues are NOT required for membership
in the Blood and Organ Donor Club.

 
Some basic questions and answers:
Who is Covered?
The Member, his spouse and all children up to 18 years of age. There are no limitations on number of units of blood, an no geographic limitations.
What is Required for Membership?
A requirement of one donated unit of blood by the applicant or by a substitute is all that is required. There is no monetary obligation for membership. Widows of all Pennsylvania Freemasons are automatically covered, upon application, without the required one unit of blood.
Who Can Join?
The Masonic Blood club is open to all Pennsylvania Freemasons. It is also open to members of Pennsylvania Women's groups having Masonic affiliation as a requirement for membership. Masonic youth group members are also eligible for membership in the club.
Why should I give blood?
Because every day blood donations help to save lives! Auto accident patients may require more than 50 pints of blood depending on the severity of the injuries. A patient undergoing hip replacement surgery may use up to 6 pints of blood. A child with leukemia may use 300 units of blood components during treatments.
When should I give blood?
The demand for blood is high and blood donations are needed constantly because blood is perishable. It must be used within 35 days. Some components must be used within 5 days.
Who can give blood?

Anyone age 17 and older, weighing 110 pounds or more and in good health can be a blood donor. Blood donations can be given every eight weeks with no harm.  A brief physical examination and medical history are taken prior to donation.

I already give blood, what should I do?

If you are already a regular blood donor, thank you.  You can still join the Masonic Blood Donor Club by completing the form for membership and sending it to Pennsylvania Grand Lodge at the address on the form.

When you donate, please mention to the agency that is collecting your blood that you would like your donation credited to the 7th Masonic District.  If they don't have the 7th Masonic District in their system, then credit Pennsylvania Freemasons.

Click here for Masonic Blood Donor Club New Member Form

 
Miller Keystone Blood Center uses these codes:
7th Masonic District  
Pennsylvania Freemasons  
 
For more information, please contact:
District Deputy Grand Master: Edward R. Stein 610-926-4655
District Blood & Organ Donor Coordinator: Gene F. Batz 610-779-3293
 

Cell: 

484-333-8522
 
Check the Events Page for Scheduled Blood Drives and Events.
 

 

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