Give Blood This Summer With Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Enjoy Seasonal Donor Perks

July 2 Pint for a Pint Event Highlights the Need for Blood Before Independence Day Holiday

(Joplin, Mo. ) – The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to more than 40 area hospitals, is encouraging donors to give blood this summer and help meet the ongoing need for lifesaving blood.

Throughout July and August, donors who give blood at any CBCO donor center or mobile blood drive will receive:

• Premium velour beach towel
• Donors can enter to win a $10,000 dream vacation giveaway

As the country celebrates its 250^th birthday, CBCO is kicking off their summer campaign by showing special appreciation for lifesaving blood donors. CBCO will host its annual Pint for a Pint blood drive on Thursday, July 2, at all four donor centers in Springfield, Joplin, Bentonville, and Springdale. In addition to the July and August donor perks, those who donate on July 2 will receive:

• Limited-edition patriotic pint glass
• Voucher for a pint of frozen custard from Culver’s

Donation Hours for July 2 are as follows:

• Joplin Donor Center: 2318 E. 32^nd Street                                            8:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Springfield Donor Center: 220 W. Plainview Road                             8:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Bentonville Donor Center: 1400 SE Walton Boulevard                       8:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Springdale Donor Center: 3503 S. Thompson Street                          8:00 am to 2:00 pm

All donor centers will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The pint glass and Culver’s giveaways are available only at CBCO donor centers on July 2, while supplies last.

“Summer can be one of the most challenging times for the blood supply as school breaks, vacations and busy schedules often lead to fewer donations,” said Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. “While at the same time, hospitals tend to use more blood in the summer as they see a spike in traumatic injuries. Donating now helps ensure blood is available when it is needed and gives donors a meaningful way to make a lifesaving difference for their neighbors.”

Appointments are strongly encouraged to help avoid wait times. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org or by calling 417.227.5006.

For details about the July and August summer promotion, visit:  www.cbco.org/vacation/

For information about the Pint for a Pint event on July 2, visit: www.cbco.org/pint/

On behalf of local hospital patients, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks thanks blood donors from across the region for giving life to your community.

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