Williamson County Chamber: DIRE NEED FOR O-NEGATIVE AND O-POSITIVE BLOOD DONORS

Press release from Williamson County Chamber:

2021-10-13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

DIRE NEED FOR O-NEGATIVE AND O-POSITIVE BLOOD DONORS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2021) – Blood Assurance has less than a one-day supply of O-negative and O-positive blood on its shelves. The organization, which provides blood and blood supplies to multiple hospitals in Middle Tennessee, is pleading for the public’s help in the coming days.

“With school being out for fall break, paired with high hospital usage, we are experiencing an unprecedented shortage,” according to Dr. Liz Culler, chief medical officer for Blood Assurance. “COVID-19 has already depleted the blood supply, so when you add these additional factors in, it’s quite alarming.”

Blood Assurance is giving away a $20 Amazon gift card to all O-negative and O-positive individuals who donate through Oct. 22 at any mobile blood drive or donation center.

Blood donors are urged to visit bloodassurance.org/schedule to view a list of all upcoming blood drives and to schedule an appointment. Donors can also call 800-962-0628, or text BAGIVE to 999777.

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.

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