Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter is hosting a Medical Foundation Blood Drive at the Plymouth Fire Station today from 8 a.m. until noon. Community members are encouraged to come out to raise their sleeves for those in need.
Just one donation can assist three people! You can book an appointment online by visiting givebloodnow.com and using the sponsor code Plymouth. Walk-ins are also welcome. Continue reading
Recent severe weather conditions have resulted in multiple blood drive cancellations, causing the Red Cross to declare that the blood and platelet shortage has reached a critical level.
According to a press release from the organization, no matter the weather is like, every day the Red Cross has to collect more than 13,000 blood and platelet donations to help meet the needs of patients. Due to the winter weather conditions in January, more than 550 blood drives were forced to cancel causing over 16,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected.
Red Cross Communications Manager Rodney Wilson said currently, blood and platelet donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they’re coming in. Continue reading
Miller’s Merry Manor will be doing their part to help combat the nation-wide blood shortage by hosting a blood drive at their Plymouth facility this Wednesday.
The facility will be hosting the South Bend Medical Foundation Blood Drive from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. ET tomorrow. You can schedule an appointment online by visiting givebloodnow.com. Continue reading
Don’t miss your chance to give the gift of life this holiday season. Just one blood donation can help save up to three local individuals in need of assistance.
Mayor of Plymouth Mark Senter is hosting a blood drive this Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Plymouth Fire Station. All December donors will receive a voucher for a free turkey. Continue reading
Mayor of Plymouth Mark Senter will be hosting a blood drive today at the Plymouth Farmer’s Market from 8 a.m. until noon. All blood donated will remain within the community and could potentially save up to three local lives.
The drive can be found at the corner of Garro and River Street. To make an appointment, visit givebloodnow.com and enter Plymouth as the sponsor code or contact the Mayor’s Office at 574-936-6717. Walk-ins are also welcome. All donors will receive a complimentary mug from The Medical Foundation.
