(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals, is calling on donors to give blood before the Memorial Day weekend at the Great Gas Card Giveaway Blood Drive on Friday, May 22.
Donors who give blood at a Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donor center on Friday, May 22 will receive:
- A mystery Casey’s gift card valued at $10, $25, $50, or $100
- A three-quarter sleeve All American Donor t-shirt
- Give & Go Fun Pass, valued at more than $245 in free admissions and activities to Andy B’s, Fritz’s Adventure, SuperSplash USA, and Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Donation hours for the Great Gas Giveaway Blood Drive are:
- Joplin Donor Center (2318 E. 32nd Street) from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Springfield Donor Center (220 W. Plainview Road) from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Bentonville Donor Center (1400 SE Walton Boulevard) from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Springdale Donor Center (3503 S. Thompson Street) from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
All donor centers will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is urging donors to fuel the blood supply before hitting the road. “Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, but it also signals the beginning of what we call trauma season,” said Michelle Teter, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks media relations representative. “Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, hospitals typically use more blood due to an increase in serious injuries, while donations often slow as people travel and adjust to summer schedules. Donating ahead of the holiday can make a critical difference in keeping a stable blood supply for our community.”
Appointments are recommended to help minimize potential wait times. Donors can schedule an appointment by clicking here or by calling 417.227.5006.
Photo identification is required. Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating.
About Community Blood Center of the Ozarks:
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is the exclusive provider of blood, plasma, and platelets to patients at more than 40 area hospitals in southwest Missouri, northwest Arkansas, and southeast Kansas. More than 60,000 donations of blood are required each year to meet the local transfusion needs of our friends and neighbors. To learn more, visit www.cbco.org
Reference:
Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
417.224.4898
teterm@cbco.org
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