Williamson County Chamber: BLOOD ASSURANCE SEEKING DONORS TO SUPPORT VETERANS

Press release from Williamson County Chamber:

2021-11-05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Max Winitz
maxwinitz@bloodassurance.org
615-772-6681

                 BLOOD ASSURANCE SEEKING DONORS TO SUPPORT VETERANS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 5, 2021) – To commemorate Veterans Day, Blood Assurance will salute our nation’s heroes this upcoming week by donating money to The Blood Center of America’s Special Forces Wounded Warrior Fund (SFWWF).

For every blood donor who gives at a mobile blood drive or donor center from Nov. 9-11, Blood Assurance will donate $10 to the SFWWF. The SFWWF raises money and awareness for those who serve in the U.S. Special Forces and have been injured in battle or fallen ill.

“As a 30-year Army veteran, I know what this initiative means will mean to our courageous wounded warriors,” said JB Gaskins, the CEO of Blood Assurance. “This is an easy way for members of our community to rally around and give back to the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.”

Additionally, Blood Assurance has announced that it will participate in a friendly competition against The Blood Connection, a South Carolina-based community blood center, to see which organization can bring in the most donors during the promotion. The Blood Connection will also donate $10 per donor to SFWWF.

“The collaboration between the two blood centers demonstrates the kind of comradery needed to save the most lives in all communities and to maintain a stable blood supply,” according to Gaskins.

To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids — avoiding caffeine — and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating.

All donors will receive a free long sleeve t-shirt.

To schedule an appointment or find a donor center or mobile drive, visit www.bloodassurance.org/schedule, call 800-962-0628 or text ‘BAGIVE’ to 999777.

About Blood Assurance
Blood Assurance is a nonprofit, full-service regional blood center serving more than 70 health care facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Kentucky. Founded in 1972 as a joint effort of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society, the Chattanooga Area Hospital Council and the Chattanooga Jaycees, the mission of Blood Assurance is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood components to every area patient in need.

This press release was produced by Williamson County Chamber. The views expressed here are the author’s own.