BloodCenter of Wisconsin Hosts Blood Drives in Milwaukee County

For Immediate Release
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Fay Spano: 414-937-6124

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BloodCenter of Wisconsin Hosts Blood Drives in Milwaukee County

Immediate need for live-saving gifts from blood donors

Milwaukee – Aug. 18, 2016 – With summer nearing an end, the need for blood donations is still on the rise. The summer months brought an increase in serious accidents and emergencies, generating an ongoing need for life-saving blood – particularly O negative.

Milwaukee County blood donors can help patients in need at BloodCenter of Wisconsin’s upcoming blood drives:

· Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee

· Thursday, Sept. 8 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 South Howell Avenue, Oak Creek

· Monday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the War Memorial Center, 750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee

· Monday, Sept. 12 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 8500 West Coldspring Road, Greenfield.

· Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UW-Milwaukee Union Ballroom, 2200 East Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee

· Monday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Todd Wehr Center, 1025 North Broadway , Milwaukee

· Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the U.S. Bank Center, 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

Donors can schedule an appointment by calling 1-877-BE-A-HERO (1-877-232-4376), or at bcw.edu.

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, which brings attention to the genetic disease that affects nearly 100,000 people nationwide.

Anyone 17 or older who is in general good health and meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to donate blood. Appointments are preferred, but walk-in donors are also welcome. Parental consent is required for 16-year-olds to donate. The entire process takes about an hour. Donors should bring a photo ID that includes birth date.

About BloodCenter of Wisconsin

BloodCenter of Wisconsin is a not-for-profit organization that specializes in blood services, organ, tissue and marrow donation, diagnostic testing, medical services and leading-edge research. BloodCenter of Wisconsin is the only provider of blood to hospitals in 30 Wisconsin counties as well as providing support to hospitals and patients across the country. BloodCenter of Wisconsin advances patient care by delivering life-saving solutions grounded in unparalleled medical and scientific expertise. For more information, visit www.bcw.edu.

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