Blood Drive. Needed are pints of donated blood and platelet donations. Blood donation consists of some paperwork, a mini-physical and about a 10 minute blood draw. Platelet donation consists of paperwork a mini-physical, and a 90 minute collection. Donors must present identification. Anyone who is 16 years old and weighs at least 120 pounds (with parental consent form), or 17 years old and weighs at lease 110 pounds and is in good general health may donate blood. All donors receive refreshments and a mini-physical, and are encouraged to eat before and after donation.