Blood Assurance encourages community members to donate blood on Labor Day by offering $20 gift cards to all donors.
There is traditionally a significant decline in blood donations over holiday weekends, which can lead to critical shortages in hospitals and among patients in need.
“We understand that many people are busy with their holiday plans on Labor Day, but the need for blood donations never goes away,” said Garry Allison, senior vice president of operations at Blood Assurance. “By offering $20 gift cards to all donors, we hope to encourage more people to take a moment to donate and save lives.”
The need for blood remains high, especially as hospitals prepare for increased use over the holiday weekend. Blood Assurance is the primary supplier to hospitals in East Tennessee, including Erlanger. An adequate supply is necessary to treat trauma victims, cancer patients and those requiring surgery.
All blood types are urgently needed. You can visit any Blood Assurance blood donation center or mobile blood drive to participate. Donating blood is a quick and safe process that takes about an hour from start to finish.
All donors who give from August 26th to September 3rd will receive a $20 e-gift card. Donors who give in August will also receive a special “Save 3 Lives” bag as a token of appreciation. Those who donate between September 1st and 11th will receive our “9/11 Memorial” t-shirt.
All blood types are needed and Blood Assurance encourages all who are eligible to donate. To schedule your donation, visit www.bloodassurance.org/schedule, call 800-962-0628 or text BAGIVE to 999777.
To donate, you must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 50 kg and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids and eat a hearty meal before donating.
