Donate Blood Thursday, July 23

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to more than 40 area hospitals, is encouraging community members to give blood at an upcoming blood drive in El Dorado Springs on Thursday, July 23. The drive offers a simple way for residents to make a lifesaving impact close to home.

Donors will receive a premium velour beach towel and can enter for a chance to win a $10,000 dream vacation to the destination of their choice.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors provide all the blood for patients at Cedar County Memorial Hospital, as well as over 40 other hospitals across the Ozarks. El Dorado Springs area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:

El Dorado Springs Community Blood Drive

Church of Christ – Fellowship Hall

302 E. Hospital Road, El Dorado Springs

Thursday, July 23 – 12 to 6 p.m.

“As temperatures rise, summer can become a challenging time for the blood supply, as fewer donations and increased hospital need can strain the local blood supply,” said Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. “Donating at the upcoming blood drive in El Dorado Springs is a simple way to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients in this community.”

Photo identification required. Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating. Donors must be at least 16 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and may not have given blood in the past 56 days.

To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can find out more information and schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org/vacation or by calling 417-227-5006.

On behalf of local hospital patients, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks thanks blood donors from across the region for giving life to your community.