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.

Blood Shortage Turns Critical

Tuesday is World Blood Donor Day

 1^st 60 donors get a free appetizer from Calamari’s

Donors all week can win a ‘Stay-cation’ from the Bel-Aire

                                                               ERIE, PA – Local patients continue to need more blood than is coming in to the Community Blood Bank, causing the already low levels to continue to drop. This weekend the Community Blood Bank was forced to buy blood from out of the area to make up for the lack of blood here at home, but there is very little blood left to share as blood supply levels across the country continue to fall.

 Tuesday is World Blood Donor Day; over 100,000 people worldwide will give blood Tuesday to celebrate the miracle of blood donation. Nexcare is supplying all blood banks nationwide with special ‘Give’ bandages for the occasion. Locally Calamari’s is giving the first 60 donors a certificate for a free appetizer and will be providing food at lunch. This week the Bel-Aire is giving one lucky donor a ‘Stay-Cation’ that includes a nights stay and dinner at Victors.

 “We need a really strong week,” said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. “to get back on our feet. I am really worried about making sure local patients get the blood they need when they need it.”

 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.