Anytime a holiday weekend approaches the need for blood donations increases.
Such is the case right now.
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, blood donations are in need.
In fact, I visited the Coastal Bend Blood Center today and look at what we found.
A peek inside the storage refrigerators and it’s clear the need for O Positive blood.
And if that looks dire…check out the O Negative side.
There are less than 10 O Negative blood pouches inside the Coastal Bend Blood Center as I’m writing this article.
The Coastal Bend Blood Center is asking YOU to donate.
You can stop by their offices at 209 N Padre Island Dr. or look on their website for locations of their blood mobiles.
"Before you head to the beach or go to the pool, stop by and give blood. We tend to see more accidents during the holiday weekends and with Memorial Day weekend pretty much here, we would like to keep a good supply of blood on hand" says Ashley Ramirez, marketing director of the Coastal Bend Blood Center.
Although O Positive and O Negative are needed ASAP, all donors are asked to give.
O Negative is the universal type blood.
O Positive is the most common blood type.
So how do you donate?
Several ways:
- You can click on this link http://www.coastalbendbloodcenter.org/events/ and check out where the blood mobiles will be
- You can call them at (361) 855-4943
- Stop by their offices at 209 N Padre Island Dr.
Have a great and safe weekend everyone!
Holiday Weekend Blood Drives
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018
LITHIA DODGE 10AM-12PM
HEB BEEVILLE 9AM-11AM
SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018
HEB PORTLAND 9AM-11AM
WALMART STAPLES 9AM-11AM
SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018
WALMART SARATOGA 9AM-11AM
WALMART STAPLES 9AM-11AM
WALMART FIVE POINTS 9AM-11AM
