Words cannot express our appreciation to the 33 volunteers who donated 31 units of blood at the Monday, March 23 Burnt Store Marina blood drive. It was a fantastic record-breaking day for the Big Red Bus! Thank you to each and every one of you for your gracious sense of responsibility, and volunteering much needed blood for those in need. This single donation day of 31 units of blood can help up to 93 patients in need. The blood donated was likely transfused into a patient within 48 to 72 hours. The turnaround is that fast and is that constant.
I cannot emphasize the importance of making an appointment on Oneblood.org for your donation time. The blood draw dates are posted months in advance, giving donors the opportunity to reserve a choice time. We had 30 appointments for this drive! That is proof it pays to make an appointment! If you have questions, call Ann Singer at 319-290-5955 or Jo Bucci at 941-445-8260.
OneBlood expresses gratitude to all for your generosity and dedication to this program. The next blood drive in Burnt Store will not be until fall. Please mark your calendar now!
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Always on a Monday
November 9, 2026; January 18 and March 22, 2027
All drives are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you donated in BSM March 23, 2026 blood drive, and plan to give over the summer in another location:
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By U.S law next donation can be in 56 days, which is Monday, May 18.
If donated double red cells, next donation can be Monday, July 13.
We wish all of you a healthy and safe summer. See you in November!
The best exercise for the human heart is reaching down to lift someone up.♥️
THANK YOU TO OUR 33 FANTASTIC DONORS
