Blood drive planned at TCMH

Texas County Memorial Hospital is hosting a “Go the Extra Yard” blood drive on Friday, Nov. 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) will collect blood donations in the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room on the TCMH campus.

 

Eligible donors can be anyone 16 years old (requires parental consent for first-time donors) or older who weighs at least 110 pounds and has not been given blood in the last 56 days.   All donors must provide identification when registering to donate.

 

Donors who participate in the blood drive will receive a free Chiefs t-shirt while supplies last. Donors can enter to win two tickets to a Chiefs game along with a parking pass

 

Appointments are not required, but are strongly encouraged.  To schedule your appointment, call CBCO at 417-227-5006 or go to www.cbco.org/donate-blood. 

 

For more information about the blood drive, contact Jason Mayberry, education director at TCMH, at 417-967-1340 or 1-866-967-3311. For questions regarding donor eligibility, contact the CBCO at 1-800-280-5337.