BLOOD BANK STILL STRUGGLING TO GET BLOOD SUPPLY BACK UP TO SAFE LEVELS

First 75 donors Monday receive a free appetizer from O’charley’s

ERIE, PA – The Community Blood Bank is still struggling with a moderate blood shortage and there is still a lot of summer left where people will need blood so the Community Blood Bank has teamed up with O’Charley’s to help get levels back up. The first 75 donors who donate blood Monday July 29th, 2013 will receive a free appetizer certificate generously donated by O’Charley’s on Interchange road across from the mall.

 O’Charleys will be serving some of their wonderful appetizers Monday from 11-1 for donors too! And one donor will win a $100 O’Charley’s Gift Card!

 The Country Fair Great Gas Card Giveaway is still running all month with one donor each week winning a $250 Country Fair Gas Card!

 “We are hoping to get enough donors for a strong start to August,” Says Dan Desrochers at the Community Blood Bank. “We need to prevent a much more serious shortage if we can.”

 The Community Blood Bank of NW PA & WNY is licensed by the FDA and holds permits from the New York Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health and has been saving lives since 1966. It is accredited by the AABB and CLIA and is a member of America’s Blood Centers.

FRIDAY JUNE 14TH 2013 IS WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY

International celebration to thank donors

 ERIE, PA – Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. However, less than 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually donate on an annual basis. To help bridge this gap, Nexcare Brand, in partnership with America’s Blood Centers, is proud to announce the fifth annual Nexcare give program. A national effort to raise awareness about the need for blood donation and inspire action, the Nexcare give program shines a light on World Blood Donor Day to thank those who give and encourage others to get involved.

 Friday is World Blood Donor Day; over 100,000 people worldwide will give blood Friday to celebrate the miracle of blood donation. Nexcare is supplying all blood banks nationwide with special ‘Give’ bandages for the occasion. This year’s bandages feature terrific seasonal designs to remind us that blood is needed year round.

 “We always talk about giving local,” said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “But it’s good to see the entire global effort to save lives.”

 All donors this month are entered to win one of five $500 Home Depot gift cards.

 The Community Blood Bank is open from 8a.m. 6p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9a.m.—12:30 p.m.  Photo ID required but no appointment is ever needed.

The Community Blood Bank is licensed by the FDA and holds permits from the New York Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health and has been saving lives since 1966. It is accredited by the AABB and CLIA and is a member of America’s Blood Centers.

First 100 Donors get a HO Ho Ho candle from Our Own Candle Company Tuesday

ERIE, PA – The Community Blood Bank’s annual holiday promotion, the Season of Giving, is in its last week in an effort to ‘stock up’ on donors before the holidays. One of our favorites is with us Tuesday; Our Own Candle Company. Their amazing scents bring the smell of Christmas home. The first 100 donors Tuesday receive a wonderful smelling full size Ho Ho Ho candle generously donated by Our Own Candle Company.

 The blood supply is in good shape, but Christmas week will be very light on donors. Local hospitals will continue to need blood all through the holidays.

 “The smell of these candles brings back so many memories,” said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the blood bank. “They are so popular for a reason!”

 Giving blood is the fastest way to get in the holiday spirit!

SEASON OF GIVING WEEK 2

A Chocolate Angel from

Romolo’s Chocolates

 The first 75 donors Tuesday receive a chocolate angel from Romolo’s

 ERIE, PA – This is the second week of the “Season of Giving” promotion at the Community Blood Bank. The first 100 donors who donate blood Tuesday December 11th will receive a Chocolate Angel generously donated by Romolo’s Chocolates 1525 West 8^th St.

The local blood supply is in much better shape than last year at this time making the Season of Giving much more festive and upbeat.

 “We are so grateful for Romolo’s Chocolates continued generosity,” Said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the blood bank. “Our donors love chocolate and everyone’s favorite seems to be Romolo’s!”

 Giving blood is the fastest way to get in the holiday spirit!

 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.

The Community Blood Bank is licensed by the FDA and holds permits from the New York Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health and has been saving lives since 1966. It is accredited by the AABB and CLIA and is a member of America’s Blood Centers.

 

First 75 donors Thursday get a $10 gift card to The Breakfast Place!

 ERIE, PA – The “Season of Giving” returns to the Community Blood Bank. This year adds food each week with the Breakfast Place this Thursday. The first 75 donors Thursday each receive a $10 gift card to the Breakfast Place (Erie’s Choice for Breakfast 2012) and they’ll be providing food from 11-1pm. With all of the running around for the holidays, a gift card for breakfast will help with all of that shopping!

 “We’ve had a lot of donors request more food,” Said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the blood bank. “And who can blame them? We are so glad to be teaming up with the Breakfast Place for the first time for this Season of Giving.”

 Giving blood is the fastest way to get in the holiday spirit!

 The Community Blood Bank is open from 8a.m. 6p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9a.m.—12:30 p.m.  Photo ID required but no appointment is ever needed.

 The Community Blood Bank is licensed by the FDA and holds permits from the New York Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health and has been saving lives since 1966. It is accredited by the AABB and CLIA and is a member of America’s Blood Centers.

 

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SEASON OF GIVING RETURNS!

Poinsettias from Stan’s Garden Centers

The first 100 donors Tuesday receive a poinsettia from Stan’s Garden Centers

 ERIE, PA – The “Season of Giving” returns to the Community Blood Bank. This annual promotion helps ensure a safe blood supply throughout the busy holiday season. The first 100 donors who donate blood Tuesday will receive a festive holiday Poinsettia generously donated by Stan’s Garden Center. These flowers make a great photo op! This is one of the most popular events of the Season of Giving, don’t miss it!

 “We can’t believe the holidays are here again!”  Said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the blood bank. “Nothing is more festive than these wonderful poinsettias from Stan’s.”

 Giving blood is the fastest way to get in the holiday spirit!

 The Community Blood Bank is open from 8a.m. 6p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9a.m.—12:30 p.m.  Photo ID required but no appointment is ever needed.

 The Community Blood Bank is licensed by the FDA and holds permits from the New York Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health and has been saving lives since 1966. It is accredited by the AABB and CLIA and is a member of America’s Blood Centers.

 

COUNTRY FAIR’S GREAT GAS CARD GIVE AWAY IS BACK ON MONDAY JULY 2ND AT THE COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK

1^ST 100 DONORS MONDAY RECEIVE A $15 GAS CARD

  ERIE, PA –The Country Fair Great Gas Card Give Away is back at the Community Blood Bank! The most popular promotion of the year is here for one day to ensure a safe blood supply locally for the July 4^th holiday. The first 100 people to come on Monday July 2^nd at the blood bank’s main office at 26^th and peach Streets in Erie will receive a $15 Country Fair Gas Card when they give blood. Doors open at 8am.

 “We are so grateful for Country Fair’s generosity.” Said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the blood bank, “So drive on down, top off the blood supply and get a gas card from Country Fair to top off your tank!”

 The Community Blood Bank is closed Wednesday July 4^th. 

All donors are strongly encouraged to donate at the Community Blood Bank, 2646 Peach Street.  Community Blood Bank is open from 8a.m. to 6p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9a.m.—12:30 p.m.

YMCA & Walgreens get you ready for summer this week!

Kick off summer in a healthy way

  ERIE, PA – The Community Blood Bank has teamed up with the Glenwood Park YMCA and Walgreens on 38^th and Peach street to help blood donors a kick off summer in a healthy way!

 Each day this week, June 18^th through the 22^nd, someone will win a FREE 30 day Family Membership to the Glenwood Park YMCA and a beach towel, sunscreen, aloe, lotion and frisbee courtesy of Walgreens on 38^th and Peach street.

 “What a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle!” says Dan Desrochers, director of marketing at the Community Blood Bank.  “We are so grateful to have the support of Glenwood Park YMCA and Walgreens on 38^th and Peach street, especially with the 4^th of July Holiday just around the corner.”  

 Summertime is one of the hardest times on the blood supply.  With high schools and colleges out of session and people taking vacation, the Community Blood Bank sees a decrease in donors.  At the same time, the need for blood increases due to accidents from increased travel and outdoor activities. The Community Blood Bank needs at least 800 units of blood a week to maintain and safe and adequate blood supply for local hospitals. The Community Blood Bank is asking all donors, new and lapse, to donate blood this summer.

 Community Blood Bank is the exclusive provider of blood products to all the hospitals in Erie, McKean, Elk, Potter and Warren counties and Titusville Area Hospital.  The Community Blood Bank is also the primary supplier of blood and blood products to all the hospitals in Chautauqua, Tioga and Allegany counties. 

LOCAL FAVORITES THIS WEEK AT THE COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK OF NW PA

All donors this week get a coupon for 6 free pepperoni balls from Stanganelli’s Italian Foods

ERIE, PA – The Community Blood Bank, the local supplier of blood, has teamed up with another local favorite, Stanganelli’s Italian Foods to save lives locally this week. All donors who give blood this week at 26^th & Peach Street receive a coupon for 6 Pepperoni Balls and one donor this week win the grand prize of a cooler filled Stanganelli’s favorites. Stanganelli’s will also have Pepperoni Balls ready for donors to snack on after they give blood.

 The blood supply remains lower than officials want. As summer progresses the likelihood of a blood shortage increases.

 “This is terrific having a local favorite helping us out,” Says Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “We are dependent on local donors to maintain a safe blood supply and we thank Stanganelli’s for their help encouraging them to come and give blood.”

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

LAKE ERIE SPEEDWAY HELPS BLOOD BANK PREPARE FOR SUMMER

First 100 blood donors get a 6 pack of tickets to

Lake Erie Speedway opening night Saturday May 26

ERIE, PA –The Lake Erie Speedway knows how hard the summer is on the local blood supply so they have really stepped up to encourage donors to come and give blood this week.  The first 100 donors (starting Monday morning) who come to 26^th and Peach St to give blood get a 6-pack of tickets to opening night on Saturday May 26^th valued at over $50!  Doors are open from 8AM to 6PM.

 The Community Blood Bank is preparing for Memorial Day Weekend (one of the three worst weekends of the year for blood usage) and everyone is encouraged to give blood before the summer blood shortages begin.

  “We are so grateful to the Lake Erie Speedway for stepping up like this,” Said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “They truly understand the importance of supporting the local community.”

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