Give Blood August 20, Receive $50 in rewards

Groove into saving lives this school year at Robeson Community College by giving blood on Tuesday, August 20. The blood drive with The Blood Connections will run from 10am – 2pm in the parking lot behind Building 6, which is on the west side of the campus,

Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives, and in the time, it takes you to read this article, 8 people in the United States will have needed a blood transfusion and or platelets.  That ‘someone’ could be you or someone you love, as approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S.

Demand for blood continues to rise across North Carolina, and the supply of blood inventory historically runs low during the summer months as people vacation and travel. Blood supply levels continue to remain at a critical stage in Robeson County and donors are greatly needed to ensure an adequate reserve of blood is available.

All donors will receive a $50 e-gift card and donations.

Donors must be 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 110, and should feel well and healthy on the day of their donation. Appointments can be schedule at this link: https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261773