Community Blood Drive Scheduled for December 27th
The local community is invited to participate in an upcoming blood drive in partnership with The Blood Connection.
đź“… Date: Saturday, December 27th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
đź“Ť Location: Family Life Center, 803 Wadsworth St, Radford, VA
All donors will receive an e-gift card of their choice as a token of appreciation, and The Blood Connection will make a donation to the hosting organization for every donor who participates.
Blood donation is a critical need across the United States. According to The Blood Connection:
“Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, and one in ten patients who show up to a hospital will need blood. Over 800 people need to donate every day to meet the daily needs of the hospitals we serve. Blood is only good for 42 days. It can’t be replicated or produced. It is because of our volunteer blood donors that blood is there for local patients in need of transfusions. That’s neighbors helping neighbors in the best way. The reason to donate is simple…it saves.”
Donating blood helps ensure that local hospitals have the supplies they need to treat patients in emergencies and for routine care. Interested donors can schedule an appointment online through The Blood Connection’s website: Schedule Your Appointment.
Community participation in blood drives like this one provides a vital service and demonstrates the power of neighbors helping neighbors.