United Way of Wapello County will hold a blood drive August 20-24 at the Ottumwa Donor Center, 1007 Pennsylvania Ave. To make your appointment today Contact MVRBC @ 800-452-1097
This summer, blood donors with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) can help top off the local blood supply and receive a chance to win a $50 gas card at the same time! To help ensure an adequate blood supply for our region during the difficult summer months, MCRBC will hold a daily drawing for on $50 gas gift card through September 8.
All persons who present to give blood at a Donor Center or mobile blood drive will be eligible to win the drawing. To schedule an appointment for donation, call the Blood Center at 800-452-1097 or see www.bloodcenterimpact.org.
Donors who last gave blood on or before June 29, 2012 are eligible to donate.
Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that only takes about an hour to complete. Donors must be at least 16 years old, be in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds. A Blood Donor card or other photo ID is required to donate. Sixteen year old donors must present a signed parental consent form each time they donate until reaching 17 years of age. Consent forms are available at www.bloodcenter.org
