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• I use medicinal marijuana/THC products/have a medical marijuana card. Can I still donate?

  Thanks for reaching out! Since this question relates to donor safety and eligibility it would need to be answered by the team at the donation center. If you’re interested in donating and are uncertain if you’re eligible I would recommend scheduling a ...

• I am/was pregnant/breastfeeding. Can I donate?

  Unfortunately, you are not eligible to donate during pregnancy. You would need to wait until you are at least 183 days postpartum. Once you've hit that milestone, you are eligible to donate, even if you are still breastfeeding.

• I don’t fall within the age restrictions but am healthy. Can I still donate?

  The age requirement is set by our medical team and is for safety reasons. Other donation centers may have different age requirements, so I would recommend visiting www.donatingplasma.org to see what other options there are near you.

• I don’t fall within the weight restrictions but am healthy. Can I still donate?

  Unfortunately, the weight requirement is strict and we are not able to make any exceptions. I apologize for the inconvenience.

• What if I used to donate at a Parachute location in the past?

  If you ever donated at any Parachute donation center, even if it was just once, you will have an existing donor profile that you can access through the Parachute App. It is important that we update your old information so you can easily sign in and ...