Community Blood Bank will be hosting a community blood drive in Slayton Tuesday, April 30 at Murray County Central High School (2420 28th St., Slayton, MN) between 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Murray County Medical Center (2042 Juniper Ave, Slayton, MN) between 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donors can schedule a donation time by logging onto the website at cbblifeblood.org, select “events”, “April 30”, and choose either “Murray County Central High School or Murray County Medical Center” or 507836-1286. Those donating will receive a $10 Scooter gift card as a thank you gift. All blood donations will stay local for local use with all blood types in immediate need.
“We have seen a drastic decrease in blood donations due to a strong cold and flu season. Over the course of the last month, we have experienced an 18% slump in blood donations, primarily due to so many people experiencing cold or flu symptoms and unable to give blood,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “We strongly encourage those that are feeling well and healthy to consider donating blood at this blood drive on April 30 to help bring up the community’s blood supply to normal levels. Volunteers coming forward to donate blood is the only way to secure the blood supply for our area hospitals and patients. With just 30 minutes a donation can save up to three patients’ lives. It’s a simple process but a lifeline to many with serious illnesses.”
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, call Community Blood Bank at 605-331-3222. Community Blood Bank is the main blood provider to Murray County Medical Center.
Community Blood Bank is 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.
