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Blood Drive

Donate Blood at MBC During June for a Chance to Win Minnesota Twins Tickets

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Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) is facing a shortage of blood and platelet donations. More than 50% of the blood supply was lost when community blood drives were cancelled due to COVID-19 this year, and the supply remains low (less than a 3-day supply of all blood types). Blood drives are resuming, with additional precautions at all donation sites. To replenish supplies for Twin Cities hospitals, trauma centers, and air ambulance bases, more healthy donors are needed in the coming weeks.

As a thank you, all presenting donors through June 30 will be entered in for a chance to win weekly drawings for Minnesota Twins Tickets. Appointments are preferred to help maintain social distancing, and donors are required to wear a face mask or face covering. Appointments can be made online at MBC.ORG or by calling 1-888-GIVE-BLD (888-448-3253). Visit MBC.ORG to find your nearest drive or donor center, or to make an appointment at one of the public blood drives below.

Saturday, June 12, Waite Park Community, 1810 34th Ave. NE, 12-5 pm.

Sunday, June 20, Stone Arch Bridge Festival, 219 Main St., 11 am-4 pm.

Monday, June 21, Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave. NE, 12-5 pm.

Giving Blood is a Slam Dunk

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To say thanks to the community members who selflessly donate to ensure a stable blood supply, Memorial Blood Centers is giving away two pairs of Timberwolves tickets each week through the end of March. All donors who present to give during this time will be automatically entered to win. Plus, donors who give before March 15 will be eligible for the grand prize, a night on the town with a $100 VISA gift card and a pair of tickets to see the Timberwolves take on the Los Angeles Lakers on March 30.

You may be eligible to donate blood if you are: in good health, 17 years or older (16 with written parental consent), free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken for preventative reasons, symptom-free for at least 72 hours following a cold or flu. While walk-in donors are always welcome, they encourage donors to make appointments in advance. Visit MBC.ORG to make an appointment at one of the following public blood drives.

Tuesday, March 24, State Farm Columbia Heights, 4634 Central Ave. NE, 12:30-4:30 pm.

Saturday, March 28, Heart Transplant Sisters Blood Drive for Madi and Sydney, 2052 Silver Lake Rd. NW, New Brighton, 11 am-3 pm.

February blood drives

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The number-one reason eligible blood donors don’t donate is because nobody asked them to. So, Memorial Blood Centers is asking everyone in the community: Will you step up and help save lives? Every two seconds, someone needs blood, from heart transplant and cancer patients to accident victims and premature babies. The need for blood is constant, but the supply is not. Only volunteer blood donors can make a life-saving difference to someone in need.

You may be eligible to donate blood if you are: in good health, 17 years or older, 16 with written parental consent (PDF), free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken for preventative reasons, symptom-free for at least 72 hours following a cold or flu. While walk-in donors are always welcome, we encourage appointments to be made in advance. Info: 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888-448-3253), MBC.ORG to find your nearest community blood drive or donor center.

Friday, Feb. 15, Cuningham Group, 201 SE Main St., 8:30-11:30 am.

Wednesday, Feb. 27, Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, 4-7:30 pm.

November Blood Drives

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When you give blood with local Memorial Blood Centers, you’re continuing a long-standing tradition of helping save lives in your community. Founded on Veterans Day in 1948 by the community, for the community, Memorial Blood Centers ensures a safe and stable supply of blood for patients in area hospitals. 

Donating blood is convenient and safe when you are healthy, well and: In good health, Free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken daily for skin condition, Symptom-free for at least three days following a cold or a flu, 17 years or older, 16 with written parental consent (form available at MBC.ORG).

While walk-in donors are always welcome, they encourage appointments be made in advance. To register for a blood drive, schedule online or contact the sponsoring organization directly.

Wednesday, Nov. 7, RSP Architects, 1220 Marshall St. NE, 1:30-4:30 pm.

Wednesday, Nov. 21, Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE, 4-7:30 pm.

July blood drives

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Memorial Blood Centers is teaming up with the Minnesota State Fair to give blood donors a chance to win tickets to the Great Minnesota Get-Together. All presenting donors in July are automatically entered into weekly drawings for a pair of tickets. Visit MBC.ORG/FAIR for more information. Plus, all donors from June 25 through July 11 receive a special “Fishing for Donors” t-shirt. Volunteers are especially needed to step up and give blood during the summer months, when schools are out of session, people are enjoying the weather, and families take vacations. Donating blood is convenient and safe when you are: in good health, free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken daily for a skin condition, symptom-free for at least three days following a cold or a flu, 17 years or older (16 with a written parental consent form available at their website.)

While walk-in donors are always welcome, they encourage appointments be made in advance. To register for a blood drive, go online to MBC.ORG or contact the sponsoring organization directly. Search blood drives to find the most up-to-date blood drive list in your community.

Monday, July 2, Community Grounds, 560 40th Ave. NE, Columbia Heights, 4-7 pm.

Wednesday, July 11, BW Packaging Systems, 315 27th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 8 am-1:30 pm.

Wednesday, July 11, RSP Architects, 1220 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis, 1:30-4:30 pm.

Giving Blood is a Slam Dunk during National Blood Donor Month

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Memorial Blood Centers is partnering with the Minnesota Timberwolves to show appreciation to blood donors during Jan., National Blood Donor Month. Donors who present to donate from Jan. 1-31, will receive a voucher redeemable for two Minnesota Timberwolves tickets. The need for blood is constant, every two seconds someone needs blood, and patients in local hospitals depend on Memorial Blood Centers to be there with the blood they need to survive. Only volunteer donors can help ensure blood is available. Riverplace, 43 Main St., Suite 232 Mpls, will be hosting a blood drive, Thursday, Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. To see the entire location list and to schedule your life-saving donation today visit MBC.ORG, or call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888-448-3253).

Give Blood and Ride into the New Year

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Memorial Blood Centers is partnering with Polaris Industries to offer all presenting blood donors during the month of December a chance to win a Polaris ATV. Every two seconds someone needs blood and patients in local hospitals depend on Memorial Blood Centers to be there with the blood they need to survive. Only volunteer donors can help ensure blood is available. Plus, those who donate from Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, through Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 will also receive a free long-sleeve shirt as an extra thank you. To schedule your life-saving donation today visit MBC.ORG, or call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888-448-3253). Cuningham Group, St. Anthony Main, 201 SE Main St. #325, will be hosting a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 15, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

 

 

St. Charles Borromeo Memorial Blood Bank

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St. Charles Borromeo at 2739 Stinson Blvd. NE, St. Anthony, will host Memorial Blood Bank on Monday, Nov. 21 from 2-7 p.m. in Doran Hall. There is a constant need for blood. In Minnesota, hospitals use 700-800 units of blood each day for victims of trauma or burns, surgical patients and cancer patients. Donation’s of one unit of blood can save three lives. Call MaryAnne, parish nurse at 612-787-1182 or register online at www.stchb.org/blood_drive.aspx.

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