The Blood Alliance, the only supplier of blood to dozens of area hospitals, is asking for the public's help.
"United We Care" blood drives are happening in Orange Park and St. Augustine on Saturday, June 22, to help build the community’s blood supply prior to the Fourth of July holiday. Organizers say critical shortages of several different blood types are driving the effort.
"It is vitally important to head into the holiday weekend with a robust supply, to ensure our local hospitals have blood available to treat patients in need, at a time when most people are busy with holiday activities," says spokeswoman Odette Struys.
Struys says all registered donors will be entered into a random drawing to win two Daytona Coke 400 race tickets scheduled for July 6, 2013, and other giveaways while supplies last.
United, We Care! blood drive details:
Saturday, June 22, 2013
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location #1 (Orange Park): Orange Park Mall (food court entrance)
1910 Wells Road
Orange Park, FL 32073
Location #2 (St. Augustine): Publix at Cobblestone Shopping Center
125 Jenkins Street
St. Augustine, FL 32086
To make an appointment to donate visit www.igiveblood.com.
