Blood Assurance Announces August's Giveaway Winner

  • Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Blood Assurance, the regional blood center, announced that the winner of its promotional giveaway for August was Adam Ward of Hixson. Adam won a Windows Surface Tablet.

 

Blood Assurance is a non-profit blood center that serves 47 counties in a 5 state region, and is the provider of blood and blood components for 70 healthcare facilities.

Over 440 blood donors are needed every day in order to adequately supply the region served by Blood Assurance with lifesaving blood.

 

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. The process usually takes about 30 minutes and includes a complimentary snack and t-shirt. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids - avoiding caffeine - and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating.

 

All donors in October will receive an I Bleed t-shirt and all visitors can register for a chance to win a 40” flat screen TV. For more information about donating blood, please call Blood Assurance at 800/962-0628.

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