AS SNOW HITS TRI-STATE, DONORS STILL NEEDED
Monday, Feb 15, 2010 – Like everyone, Hoxworth Blood Center is dealing with the snow that has hit the tri-state yet again. This negatively impacted blood drives last week and our ability to collect enough blood for area hospital patients. It has the potential to do so again this week. Hoxworth Blood Center will remain open and we encourage our blood donors to contact us to find an appropriate place to donate blood, keeping in mind road conditions.
‘BE FEARLESS’ PROMOTION
All donors, Monday, Feb 15 thru Saturday, Feb 20 will be automatically registered to win a pair of Suite Tickets to the SOLD OUT Taylor Swift Concert on March 28th at U.S. Bank Arena. Three winners will be selected, each receiving two tickets: One from a mobile blood drive, one from a neighborhood donor center and one platelet donor.
“Once again, we are dealing with the negative effects of the snow,” said Hoxworth spokesperson Alecia Lipton. “Patients continue to need life-saving blood, no matter the weather conditions. As we stated last week, please be fearless and be a blood donor and you could win tickets to see America’s sweetheart, Taylor Swift.”
Appointments to donate blood are recommended. Walk-ins are always welcome.
The minimum requirements to give blood are:
•Age: At least 17 years old and in good general health. (* 16 years old with signed parental consent).
•Weight: Minimum of 110 pounds.
•Identification: Must provide photo I.D.
•Food: Eat a good meal a minimum of four hours before giving.
•Drink: Drink plenty of water or juice before and after donating.
How to Donate:
Donating blood is safe and easy. You must be at least 17- years-old (16-years old with a signed parental consent) and in good health. You must weigh at least 110 pounds and bring identification to donate. It is recommended that donors eat a good meal and drink plenty of water within four hours before donating.
Call (513) 451-0910 or (800) 830-1091 to schedule a donation or visit www.hoxworth.org.
About Hoxworth:
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is on a campaign to recruit 100,000 Donors, 100,000 Heroes. Founded in 1938, Hoxworth serves 32 hospitals in 17 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects over 90,000 units of blood from local donors. At least 350 volunteer blood donors and 40 volunteer platelet donors are essential each day to keep up with the demands of tri-state hospitals and their patients.
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