
Our next blood donation day in 2025 is Monday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make your appointment online or plan to walk in. During peak season, I recommend making an appointment, especially for morning time slots. The bus hates to turn away walk-ins, but without an appointment this busy time of year, it can’t be helped. Hopefully, the bus attendants check the appointment book and tell you when to return. We look forward to seeing many new donors plus our seasoned donors!
Be sure to eat before you donate, and drink lots of fluids before and after. We all need to stay hydrated in Florida, no matter the activity or time of year. Bring your photo ID. Incentive gifts to successful donors will be a One Blood St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt, $20 e-gift card, and a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich gift card.
The Big Red Bus is located in the Cass Cay/Tiki Hut/Trading Post parking lot. To schedule an appointment, log onto OneBlood.org, establish a username and password, then follow directions to make an appointment.
If you have questions, contact Ann Singer at319-290-5955 or Jo Bucci at 941-445-8260.
The first donation day of 2025 was held Monday, January 13. The report of this drive will be in the March Beacon.
Blood is essential to life. It cannot be made or manufactured. Generous blood donors are the only source of blood for patients in need of a blood transfusion. Thank you to all our loyal donors! Every person has the power to save a life. Donating blood only takes a little of your time, and it can mean a lifetime for patients in need. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor on March 10.

DON’T MISS THE BUS IN 2025
MAKE BLOOD DONATION A HABIT!
Always on Monday:
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Our next blood drive: March 10