DON’T MISS THE BUS
BSM Blood Drive Schedule for 2025-2026
Always on Monday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
November 10, 2025; January 19 and March 23, 2026
Summer break is over! The Big Red Bus from ONE BLOOD will be coming to Burnt Store Marina Monday, November 10 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing past donors, and meeting many new Burnt Store area residents. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, blood is essential to life! Generous blood donors are the only source of blood for patients in need of a blood transfusion. There will be incentive gifts. Each successful donor will receive a $20 eGift card, PowerBank, and a Chick-fil-A card for a free chicken sandwich.
Generally, healthy people age 16 or older, and who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Photo ID is required. To learn more about the importance of blood donation, and how donors can target the power of their blood type, visit oneblood.org. All donors receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, a cholesterol screening, plus a surprise gift.
One of three people will need blood in their lifetime. Blood that is donated on this day will likely be transfused within two to three days. The turnaround is that fast, the need is constant. Blood is made up of four main components: red blood cells, platelets, plasma, and white blood cells. Each whole blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives. Donating blood only takes a little of your time and it can mean a lifetime for patients in need.
The bus is located in the Cass Cay/Trading Post parking lot. Make an appointment online, call, or just walk in the day of the drive. Now is a good time to schedule an appointment, or if you have questions, please call Ann Singer at 319-290-5955 or Jo Bucci at 941-445-8260. To schedule online, log onto ONEBLOOD.ORG. Establish a username and password, and follow directions to schedule. Walk-ins are always welcome. Remember to bring a photo ID. Be sure to eat before you donate and drink lots of fluids before and after.
