COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER OF THE OZARKS URGES DONATIONS FOLLOWING WINTER WEATHER
More Than 600 Blood Donations Missed Due to Weather Closures – Blood Donors Needed to Rebuild Supply
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, warns that the recent winter weather has put a strain on the local blood supply.
“Winter weather has taken a serious toll on our blood supply, with more than 600 donations unable to be collected due to center closures and drive cancellations,” said Michelle Teter, CBCO Media Relations Representative. “Now that the storms have passed, we need our community to rally and help restock hospital shelves. O-negative, A-negative, and O-positive blood types are in especially high demand. If the roads are safe for you to travel, we urge all Winter Weather Warriors to roll up a sleeve and donate. Every donation makes a lifesaving difference for patients in need.”
Extra Extra Winter Weather Promotion
Today through Sunday, February 23 at Springfield’s Thomson Donor Center, (220 W Plainview Rd.)
Hours:
- Friday, February 21: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday, February 22: 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Sunday, February 23: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Donors will receive:
- A $10 Walmart e-gift card
- A limited-edition CBCO hoodie
- A chance to win up to $56,000.00 in VISA gift cards, when they register to participate in the 56-Day Challenge
Donors can schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org or by calling 417-227-5006. However, extra staff are scheduled to help accommodate walk-in donors.
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