Garretson, SD – Garretson High School’s FFA will host a winter community blood drive on Wednesday, February 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Garretson High School (505 2nd St, Garretson, SD). This blood drive will support the community’s blood supply and local patients in need. Donors may schedule their appointment by going online to www.cbblifeblood.org, select “events”, choose Feb. 26th and click on “Garretson High School” or call Community Blood Bank at 605-331-3222. As a special thank you gift, all those who donate blood will receive a $15 Kwik Star gift card.
“Community Blood Bank is experiencing a high need for blood donations. As a strong cold and flu season has prevented many volunteers from donating blood, we are beginning to experience blood shortages. It has been very challenging keeping up with the demand for blood,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “The only way we can maintain an adequate blood supply is for community volunteers to come forward and provide a life-changing gift. We encourage new donors, as well as those that have donated multiple time, to join in on February 26th. Each donation will strengthen the community’s blood supply as we go through the winter season.”
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood. Please bring an ID with you at the time of donation. For more information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org or call Community Blood Bank at 1-877-877-3070.
Community Blood Bank is a joint cooperative of Sanford USD Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center and the sole blood provider to all Sioux Falls area hospitals. We not affiliated with other blood bank organizations and takes pride in being a self-sufficient organization, thanks to the generosity of our local blood donors.
