Critical appeal for all blood types is in effect – Donors get a T-shirt with an inspiring message
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, reports a critical shortage of all blood types. A resurgence in positive COVID-19 cases has caused a downturn in blood donations, with more drives being postponed or cancelled. As a result, any mobile blood drives that remain scheduled become vitally important.
CBCO donors provide all the blood for patients at 44 area hospitals. With area hospitals approaching capacity levels, blood is in critical need. Ava area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
Ava Community Blood Drive
Community Center of Ava – Community Room
109 N. Spring Street – Ava
Tuesday, February 9 – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Successful donors will receive a gray T-shirt with an inspirational message. “Because They Need Me, I Give” is a message our blood donors will enjoy sending to others.
Appointments are strongly encouraged for this blood drive but are not necessary. Make an appointment to give at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/. Masks are required at this blood drive. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you.
On behalf of local hospital patients, CBCO thanks blood donors from across the region for giving life to your community.
