(Joplin, MO) – This Thanksgiving season, the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the only provider of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals across the region, invites donors to make a lifesaving impact at the annual Thanks-For-Giving donor center event on Wednesday, November 26, just ahead of the holiday weekend.
Donors who give blood at any CBCO donor center on November 26 will receive:
- A mystery Aldi gift card valued at $10, $25 or $100
- A limited-edition Kansas City Chiefs T-shirt
- A chance to enter to win two tickets and a parking pass for the Kansas City Chiefs’ game on December 14, 2025, against the Los Angles Charges, valued at $585
The Thanks-For-Giving event is generously sponsored by Certified Financial Advisor Michael Vaughn with Pinnacle Family Advisors.
Donation hours on Wednesday, November 26 are:
- Joplin Donor Center (2318 E. 32nd Street) – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Thomson Donor Center (220 W. Plainview Road in Springfield) – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Bentonville Donor Center (1400 SE Walton Boulevard) – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Springdale Donor Center (3503 S. Thompson Street) – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
All CBCO donor centers will be closed on Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving. Donor centers in Joplin, Springdale, and Bentonville will also be closed Friday, November 28, while the Springfield center will be open from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm for apheresis appointments only.
Many patients across the Ozarks will spend the holiday in hospitals, away from their loved ones. Blood donations during this time can help ensure a steady supply for those in critical need.
“Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our blessings, and for many patients across the Ozarks, those blessings include the generosity of blood donors,” said Michelle Teter, media relations representative at CBCO. “Your donation can help make a difference for those in need of life-saving blood during the Thanksgiving season. We encourage everyone to roll up a sleeve and help patients in need.”
To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. For more information or to schedule an appointment at a donor center or mobile blood drive near you, click here or call 417.227.5006.
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 44 area Ozark hospitals in southwest Missouri, northwest Arkansas, and southeast Kansas. More than 50,000 donations of blood are required each year to meet the local transfusion needs of our friends and neighbors.
Reference:
Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
417.227.5367
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