Blood Shortage Continues

BLOOD BANK CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE TO

RECRUIT ENOUGH DONORS

 ERIE, PA –The blood shortage affecting the region continues as continued heavy blood usage this weekend prevented the blood supply from recovering.  The Community Blood Bank is appealing to the public to recruit more people to come and give blood this week at the main office at 26^th & Peach Streets in Erie. Donors can sign in Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm and no appointment is needed to save a life.

 The wintery weather is expected to dampen turnout at regional blood drives as slick roads keep people from travelling unnecessarily.

 “It’s going to take some extra people to end this shortage,” Says Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “We hope there are enough who will commit to saving a life to do it.”

 The Community Blood Bank is located at 26^th and Peach and is open Monday -Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm. No appointment is needed to save a life.

Blood Shortage Worsens (nationwide shortage affects supply locally)

ERIE, PA –The blood shortage that developed in the region worsened with continued heavier than normal usage and lighter than anticipated donor turnout the two contributing factors.  Much of the nation is experiencing the same problem so the blood bank won’t be able to borrow blood in the event the situation becomes critical. Local donors are needed to end this shortage.  

 In the past the Community Blood Bank has been able to buy blood from other blood banks to help end shortages. The Community Blood Bank has also sold blood to other blood banks in the same predicament. 

 “Looks like we will really be struggling,” Says Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “And with this being a nationwide shortage we are on our own.”

 The Community Blood Bank is located at 26^th and Peach and is open Monday -Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm. No appointment is needed to save a life.

BLOOD SUPPLY DROPS OVERNIGHT (BLOOD SHORTAGE)

ERIE, PA – The local blood supply dropped suddenly overnight causing a blood shortage.  In an unusual scenario, more blood was used by local hospitals Tuesday than was transfused all of last weekend. The blood supply had not gotten back to 100% after the holidays so it had lower to fall to hit shortage levels. Extra donors are now needed to meet local needs and to end this shortage. The Community Blood Bank is asking people to take the time out to help save a life and to end this shortage before it becomes more serious.

 Giving Blood is an Out of this World experience: 1 donor each day can win a pair of tickets to the Erie Philharmonic’s ‘Jupiter’ and 1 donor this week will win 4 Erie Phil tickets + dinner for 4 to Calamari’s Squid Row.

 “Goes to show you never know when a bunch of blood will be needed,” Says Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “Local patients are using a lot of blood and we need to make sure we have it for them. We hope some extra people will help out.”

 The Community Blood Bank is located at 26^th and Peach and is open Monday -Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm. No appointment is needed to save a life.

Giving blood is out of this world ( with the Erie Philharmonic this week)

New Blood Drive Hours at Ridgway Court House Annex Drive for Weds. Jan. 18th now Noon to 4pm

BLOOD DRIVE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 18TH  AT COURT HOUSE ANNEX IN RIDGWAY FROM NOON TO 4PM

 

 Ridgway, PA – The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, the ONLY supplier of blood to Elk Regional Health Center, has changed the hours of their bi-monthly blood drive. The local blood supply is still below optimum safe levels after the holidays and local donors can get the supply back up Wednesday.

The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania is holding a community blood drive at the courthouse annex (300 Center St) in Ridgway, Wednesday January 18^th from Noon to 4pm. The blood drive is open to anyone who would like to donate.

“As the only local supplier we still struggle in the face of other blood drives that take blood out of the area,” said Dan Desrochers, director of marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “So please help patients in need in Elk County by giving blood at our drives.”

The Community Blood Bank is the EXCLUSIVE supplier of blood products to all the hospitals in Erie, Mc Kean, Warren, Elk, Potter, and Tioga Counties.  The CBB supplies 99% of all blood used in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, & Allegany Counties in WNY. Only blood donated with the Community Blood Bank will alleviate the shortage in these counties and will help patients at local hospitals.

Blood Drive Tuesday January 17th at the Patterson Cancer Center at CCMH in Coudersport from 10-2pm

Money isn’t everything…

Happy New Year! (Holiday Hours)

The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York wishes everyone a safe and happy new year! The Community Blood Bank, located at 2646 Peach Street in Erie will be open New Year’s Eve ( Saturday December 31st 2011) from 9am to 12:30pm but will be closed Monday January 2nd 2012. We reopen Tuesday at 8am on January 3rd.

The Community Blood Bank in Bradford is open New Years Eve from 9am to 1pm. We are located in the BRMC Outpatient lab in Union Square, which is 24 Davis Street in Bradford. That location is open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

2011 saw a tremendous increase in blood usage compared to what was planned, resulting in many more days of shortage than in 2010. We are hoping for a better 2012 and with your help we can save lives.

Our Donors Save Lives.

 

 

GAS GIVEAWAY FRIDAY DECEMBER 30TH 2011! 1ST 100 BLOOD DONORS GET A $15 KWIK FILL GAS CARD!

The first 100 donors Friday get a $15 Kwik Fill gas card

 ERIE, PA –The Community Blood Bank teams up again with Kwik Fill to recreate the most successful promotion of 2010. Only it’s bigger this year! The first 100 donors on Friday receive a $15 gas card generously donated by Kwik Fill. Finally a gift that truly everyone will want: FREE GAS! Kwik Fill really stepped up to ensure a safe blood supply over the New Year’s holiday.

 Blood supply is quite a bit lower than last year so every donor is needed Friday.

 “We are so grateful for Kwik Fill’s support,” Said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the blood bank. “Fill your tank and the blood supply at the same time!”

 The blood bank is open Saturday, New Year’s Eve from 9am to 12:30pm and is closed Monday for New Year’s.

 The Community Blood Bank at 26^th and Peach is open from 8a.m. 6p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9a.m.—12:30 p.m.  Photo ID required.

Win a $250 Kwik Fill Gas Card this Wednesday only at 26th & Peach St. in Erie

Blood donors at 26th & Peach St in Erie can register to win a $250 gas card generously donated by Kwik Fill.

 

Erie PA. One Donor from 8am to 6pm on Wednesday December 28th 2011 will be choosen at random to win this terrific Christmas present. Odds of winning are expcted to be less than 1  in 80 which are terrific odds. Odds of a donor helping to save a life are 1 in 1!

“We really need to be ready for New Year’s Weekend,” Said Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the blood bank; “Money is tight after the holidays and Kwik fill really stepped up with this great prize.”

Community Blood Bank, 2646 Peach Street Erie PA 16508 is open from 8a.m. 6p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9a.m.—12:30 p.m.  Photo ID required.