Garretson, SD – Community Blood is partnering with Garretson High School FFA to host a community blood drive on Friday, October 11 between 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). Donors can schedule a donation by logging onto cbblifeblood.org, selecting “events”, and October 11 or call 605-331-3222. Those donating receive a $10 D.Q. gift card as a thank you.
“Blood is a precious gift to patients requiring a blood transfusion. With just one donation a volunteer blood donor will provide life for up to 3 community patients,” states Lauri Hoffmann, Program Coordinator, Community Blood Bank. “When a person decides to roll up their sleeve and donate, it only takes 30 minutes for the act, but the gift can last a life-time. With fall weather setting in, we see an increase in blood usage due to people completing elective surgeries before the end of the year. We also see more accidents on the roadways because of the movement of deer and other field animals. It is important to be ready for traumas coming through emergency departments in our area. Blood is one of the foundations for medical preparedness. Join in to provide hope to your neighbors, friends, and family. Please give blood October 11 at Garretson High School. The life you save could be a neighbor, friend, or a family member.”
Community Blood Banks is a nonprofit, cooperative of Sanford and Avera Health. Community Blood Bank is not associated with any other blood bank organization and is the sole blood provider to 36 local area hospitals, including all Sioux Falls area hospitals. A person can donate blood every 56 days. When you donate blood with Community Blood Bank your blood stays local for our community patients in need.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health the day of the donation. Please bring an I.D. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluid prior to donating. For more information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org or call Community Blood Bank at (605) 331-3222.
