As an added incentive, all donors at CBB drives held between
August 13 and 25 will be entered to win one of three prizes: two tickets to a
Steelers, Bills, or Eagles home game; a portable grill, or two sports chairs.
Walk-ins are welcome at all drives. Appointments can be made by calling or
texting 570-789-4026. The process of donating blood usually takes about 35-45
minutes from start to finish. CBB holds a blood drive at Jones Memorial
Hospital every other month.
The Community Blood Bank is the preferred supplier to many
hospitals in Allegany and Chautauqua counties. To fill the needs of the
hospitals served by CBB, about 700 donors are needed every week to keep up with
usage by CBB partner hospitals in Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York.
The eligibility requirements for potential blood donors at
Community Blood Bank drives are simple. You must be at least 17 years old or 16
with parental consent; you must weigh at least 110 pounds; you should not have
gotten tattoos or body piercings in the past 12 months; and you should generally
be in good health. In addition to a valid photo ID, it is recommended that you
bring a list of current medications when you come to donate. Upon signing in,
you will be given a donor history card to complete prior to being taken back to
the screening area. All information is strictly confidential.
If you have specific questions about donating blood or the
Community Blood Bank, please call (814) 456-4206 or (877) 842-0631.
