SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Labor Day weekend is historically a holiday where a spike in blood usage occurs. Research shows, within the last five years, Community Blood Bank’s experiences a 20-45% jump in the demand for blood to medically treat local patients over the Labor Day weekend. More people are traveling and engaging in outdoor activities, including water sports. This increase in usage is due to a multitude of situations such as traumas to the treatment of cancer patients.
“We see a depletion of our blood supply just coming off of a holiday weekend,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “We are calling on residents that haven’t had a chance to donate during the summer months to come forward and help support community patients. It’s a safe and simple way to improve the lives of those that are going through a difficult time and provide hope.”
BLOOD DRIVE “POP – UP” DONATION SITES
Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Murray County Medical Center, 2042 Juniper, Slayton, MN: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/slaytoncommunityblooddrive
Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Tinner’s Public House, 449 West 69th St., Sioux Falls, SD: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/TinnersBloodDriveSept9
Friday, Sept. 11- Reinecke Chiropractic Clinic, 2821 S. Center, Sioux Falls, SD: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/reineckecommunityblooddrive
Avera McKennan Donor Room (Avera McKennan Plaza 2, 1301 S. Cliff Ave., 3rd floor, donor parking by valet area) Sioux Falls, SD: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL 605-322-7111 OR CLICK ON THE LINK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: http://cbblifeblood.org/donate/donation-locations/
Sanford USD Medical Center Donor Room (1305 W. 18th St. / Main Hospital Locken Lobby, Donors are to use valet parking), Sioux Falls, SD: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL 605-333-6444 OR CLICK ON THE LINK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: http://cbblifeblood.org/donate/donation-locations/
