SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank continues to experience a severe blood shortage.
Ken Versteeg with the blood bank says they need Type O blood the most, but all blood types are needed. He says the bank has their worst blood reserves in 10 years.
Below is a list of upcoming opportunities to give blood in the area:
Monday, December 13
Adrian Ambulance & Fire Hall, Adrian MN (310 Maine Ave) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donors can schedule their donation by logging onto www.cbblifeblood, select “events”, December 13, and Adrian EMS Hall or call 605-331-3222.
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Tuesday, December 14
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Brookings, SD (1010 8th St. South) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donors can schedule their donation by logging onto www.cbblifeblood, select “events”, December 14, and Our Savior Lutheran Church of Brookings or call 605-331-3222.
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Wednesday, December 15
Rock Valley High School, Rock Valley, IA (1712 20th Ave.) from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donors can schedule an appointment by calling 712-476-2701.
Thursday, December 16
West Lyon High School, Inwood, IA (1787 Iowa 182nd Ave.) from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) Donors can schedule an appointment by calling 712-753-4917.
Monday, December 20
Jason Ahrendt – State Farm, Sioux Falls, SD (5109 S. Cliff Ave. Ste 800) from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donors can schedule an appointment by logging onto www.cbblifeblood.org, select “events” December 20 and Jason Ahrendt – State Farm or call 605-331-3222.
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Donors can also schedule a donation appointment at our donor room locations by logging onto www.cbblifeblood.org, selecting “register to donate” and choosing the hospital of your choice.
Avera McKennan Hospital / Plaza 2
1301 S. Cliff Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
M-T: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
F: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sanford USD Medical Center / Locken Lobby
1305 W. 18th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57117
M, W, F: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tue & Thu: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood. Please bring an ID with you at the time of donation. For more information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org.
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