Our next blood donation day in 2026 is Monday, March 23, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make your appointment online, or plan to walk in. It’s peak season, and I recommend making an appointment, especially for morning time slots. We look forward to seeing many new, and seasonal 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.
Each successful donor will receive all three gifts – $20 eGift card, OneBlood umbrella and a Chick- fil -A card for a free chicken sandwich.
The Big Red Bus is located in the Cass Cay/Tiki Hut/Trading Post parking lot. To schedule an, log onto OneBlood.org. Establish a username and password, then follow directions to make an appointment. Have questions, contact Ann Singer at 319-290-5955 or Jo Bucci at 941-445-8260.
The first donation day of 2026 was held Monday, January 19. The report of this very successful drive will be in the March Beacon. Blood is essential to life. It cannot be 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! Bring a friend, bring a neighbor on March 23!
