Blood Assurance is encouraging community members to donate blood this Labor Day by offering $20 gift cards to all donors. In the past, there has been a significant drop in blood donations over the holiday weekend, which can lead to critical shortages at 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 for most Middle Tennessee hospitals and secondary supplier for the rest. An adequate supply is necessary to treat trauma victims, cancer patients and those undergoing 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.
Anyone who donates between September 1 and 11 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.
About Blood Assurance
Blood Assurance is a nonprofit, full-service regional blood center serving over 70 healthcare facilities.
Facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and North Carolina. Founded in 1972 as a joint effort
the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society, the Chattanooga Area Hospital Council and the
Chattanooga Jaycees, Blood Assurance’s mission is to ensure a safe and adequate supply of blood
and blood components for all patients in the region who need them.
