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 all Springfield area hospitals, as well as dozens more across the region. With area hospitals approaching capacity levels, blood is in critical need. Willow Springs area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
Willow Springs
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Bloodmobile in Parking Lot
1050 W. Business Highway 60/63
Friday, January 29 – 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Participants at this drive will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt and the opportunity to win a 2020 Nissan Kicks during the Drive 2 Save Lives promotion
Weekly finalists will be drawn for a chance to win a 2020 Nissan Kicks compact SUV. For more information on the Drive 2 Save Lives, go to www.cbco,org/drive/.
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.
