- Vermillion, SD – Community Blood Bank is partnering with USD Greek Life Wednesday, Sept. 11 between 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with donor registration located inside the Muenster Student Center. Those donating receive a $20 Starbucks gift card as a thank you gift.
“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,” said 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 lifetime. 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. Donate blood with us on Wednesday, September 11 at the MUC.”
Community Blood Banks is a nonprofit, cooperative of Sanford Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital. Community Blood Bank is not associated with any other blood bank organization and is the sole blood provider to 36 local area hospitals including Sanford Vermillion Medical Center. 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.
