BSM BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULE FOR 2026-2027
Always on Monday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
November 9, 2026; January 18 and March 22, 2027
The Big Red Bus from ONEBLOOD will be coming to Burnt Store Marina Monday, November 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing our veteran donors, and meeting many new Burnt Store area residents. There will be incentive gifts for all donors. Each successful donor will receive a $20 eGift card, sweatshirt, and a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich gift card.
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.
The BIG RED 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.
OneBlood is a not-for-profit blood center responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood to more than 250 hospital partners and their patients throughout Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
Thanks, from Ann Singer and Jo Bucci, volunteers.
