“Spring is here,”
says Lora Cope, CBB mobile drive coordinator. “It is the perfect time to spring
into action and donate blood. Donations made to the Community Blood Bank impact
the blood supply at local hospitals.”
Donors who attend Community Blood Bank drives from April
2-28 will be entered in a drawing for the bicycle package. The winner will be
randomly selected at the conclusion of the promotion. The chosen donor can
enjoy a new set of “wheels” for seasons to come.
“Life is a beautiful ride,” says Stephanie Phillips-Taggart,
community relations coordinator at the CBB. “Help someone in their journey.
Make a meaningful donation that will serve local patients.”
Blood cannot be manufactured; therefore, blood donors are
needed to save lives. One donation can impact up to three individuals.
“By making a donation to the Community Blood Bank, you are
saving local lives,” says Cope. “Donating is easy. It takes less than an hour
to make a huge impact on hospitals that serve your family, friends and
neighbors.”
Individuals are eligible to give blood if it has been 56
days since their last donation; they are at least 17 years of age (16 with
parental consent); weigh at least 110 pounds; have not received a tattoo or
body piercing in the past 12 months; are in good general health and do not have
a cold or the flu Donors must have a valid photo ID in order to register. Prior
to donating, those giving blood should eat a good solid meal and drink at least
18 oz. of water. Appointments are not necessary, but can be made if preferred.
For more information, to schedule an appointment or to learn
more about hosting a drive, call 570-789-4026 or visit www.FourHearts.org.
About Community Blood
Bank
As a non-profit organization, Community Blood Bank has been
providing a safe, reliable supply of volunteer blood to hospitals through
regional partnerships since 1966. Community Blood Bank is regulated by the Food
& Drug Administration and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of
Health. The organization is an independent blood center and is a current member
of multiple nationally recognized blood banking associations such as the
American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and America’s Blood Centers
(ABC).
