Mansfield, Missouri – The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is pleased to announce an upcoming blood drive hosted by Student Council at Mansfield High School on Wednesday, December 14. CBCO, Nexstar Media and Youngblood Auto Group are rewarding donors who give blood with a long-sleeve T-shirt and a chance to win one of four one-thousand-dollar gas gift cards. All donors will automatically be entered into a weekly drawing.
The Mansfield High School Blood Drive helps the school earn a scholarship and a chance at a $1,000 grant. The drive is open to the public and invite community members to come out and donate.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors provide all the blood for patients at CoxHealth South, Mercy Hospital Springfield, as well as over 40 other healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. Mansfield area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
Mansfield High School
Gymnasium Lobby
315 W. Ohio, Mansfield
Wednesday, December 14 – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
“Winter months and holidays can really take a toll on the local blood supply,” CBCO Media Relations Representative Michelle Teter said. “People get focused on the holiday activities and other charitable donations but the great thing about giving blood is that it provides the most valuable gift of all to those in need and doesn’t take away from any other charitable giving. While most of us are enjoying family get-togethers and holiday activities, take time to remember those who aren’t as fortunate and are spending the holidays in a hospital battling cancer, recovering from a trauma, or receiving a blood transfusion for an ongoing health issue by making a generous blood donation.”
On behalf of local hospital patients, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks thanks blood donors from across the region for giving life to your community.
To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/ or by calling 417-227-5006.
