Tag: Blood Donation
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Oklahoma City Celebrates 5th Annual Father’s Day Fest at Scissortail Park
Oklahomans gathered at Scissortail Park for the 5th Annual Father’s Day Fest, a celebration filled with entertainment and activities for families on Sunday. This event offered a blend of fun and altruism, highlighting community spirit and the importance of blood donation during the summer months. Blood Donations Save Lives Amid Summer Challenges The highlight of…
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Vitalant Hosts Blood Drive in Sacramento for World Donor Day
Vitalant is organizing a significant blood drive event on Friday, June 14, in honor of World Blood Donor Day. The drive aims to bolster blood supplies crucial for medical emergencies and treatments. Where and When? The blood drive is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 14, at the Scottish Rite…
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Bloodworks NW Rushes Type O Blood to Storm-Hit Texas
Seattle, Wash. – In response to the devastating storms sweeping through Oklahoma and Texas, Bloodworks NW has mobilized a rapid shipment of Type O negative blood to the affected regions. Hospitals Depleted of Type O Negative Blood Inventory Hospitals in the impacted areas have depleted their reserves of Type O negative blood, prompting the urgent…
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Bloodworks NW Sends Rush Shipment of Type O Blood
SEATTLE, Wash. – In response to the devastating storms that swept through Oklahoma and Texas, Bloodworks NW has stepped in to provide urgent assistance by sending a rush shipment of Type O negative blood to the affected region. This vital move comes as hospitals in the area find themselves depleted of their Type O negative…
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Naperville Community Honors Cancer Victim with Blood Drive
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The Naperville community is rallying together to address the critical blood shortage across the country while honoring the memory of Kim Sandford, a beloved local resident who tragically lost her battle with cancer in March 2020. A Tribute to Kim Sandford Kim Sandford, a devoted mother and wife, passed away after fighting…
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Blood Drive Partnership Boosts Donations in Oklahoma
In a collaborative effort to encourage blood donations, FOX 25 has teamed up with Our Blood Institute (OBI) for the Live to Play, Give to Live blood drive in Oklahoma. This initiative aims to replenish blood supplies while offering incentives to donors. Incentives Galore Those who participate in the blood drive at select Oklahoma casinos…
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Blood Donation Urgently Needed Ahead of Solar Eclipse
AUSTIN, Texas – We Are Blood urges for increased blood donations to prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse, anticipating a surge in visitors next month. Collaborative Efforts We Are Blood, in collaboration with Austin-Travis County EMS and Williamson County EMS, calls on the community to strengthen the blood supply ahead of the total solar eclipse…
