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* To donate for the first time you must be at least 17 years old and younger than 71, in general good health, and feeling well on the day of your donation. You must be assessed by a physician if you have never donated before and have had your 61st birthday. You must also meet the other standard requirements for donation. To find out more, please call us at 1 888 2 DONATE.