Volunteer donor month blood drive
January 7, 2011
O’Fallon, MO
Healthy adults are encouraged to help restore diminishing blood supplies used in local hospitals by donating blood on Friday, January 21, noon - 4 p.m., at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street , O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. Patrons can give whole blood, donate platelets, or make double red blood cell donations. The collection is jointly sponsored by the City of O’Fallon and the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center .
“People shouldn’t let the cold weather keep them from sharing the warmth of life,” said Kathy Halstead, O’Fallon’s Manager of Volunteer Services. “Especially at this time of year, blood supplies are very low, but the need is high due to holiday travel and winter weather hazards. Please become a volunteer blood donor and really make a difference - peoples’ lives are depending on it.”
A single whole-blood donation can help save the lives of up to three people. Platelet or double-red blood cell donations are especially important to cancer and surgical patients, and people with chronic blood disorders.
“Walk-ins for whole blood donations are always welcome, but appointments may minimize waiting time,” added Halstead. “Additionally, donors who pre-register for platelets and double-red cell donations will have a spot reserved for them in the pheresis donation area, which allows donors to comfortably give two to five times as many blood components as whole blood donations.”
Donors must show a photo I.D. and are encouraged to eat a good meal within four hours prior to donating. Refreshments will be served immediately after donations.
For an appointment, contact Volunteer Services at (636) 379-5507 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us and click on “ Volunteer Services.” Or go directly to www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer.
Directions to O’Fallon Municipal Centre: On I-70, take Exit 217 at highways K and M (Main Street) in O’Fallon, MO. Drive north on Main Street for about one-half mile; cross the railroad tracks and make an immediate right to the O’Fallon Municipal Centre.
From the City of O'Fallon
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