Sioux Falls, SD – Local air medical teams are encouraging community members to support our community’s blood supply. Avera Careflight and Sanford AirMed, who witness the life-saving power of blood donations daily, are launching the 5th annual “Flying for Life,” a friendly competition to help replenish critically needed blood in the Sioux Falls community. The event begins Monday, May 12 and runs through Saturday, May 17, giving community members multiple opportunities to donate and literally save lives with just 30 minutes of their time.
All who donate will receive a specially designed event t-shirt and a (1) Culver’s Value Meal certificate as thank you gifts (while supplies last), and can cast their vote for either flight team, with the winning team receiving a traveling trophy and year-long bragging rights. Donations can be made at Sanford USD Medical Center, Avera McKennan Hospital, or the Dawley Farm Donor Center. Multiple community blood drive events are scheduled throughout the week, offering flexible options for donors.
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Monday, May 12
Avera I.T. Building from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Schedule a donation by clicking HERE. (Closed to community)
Avera Health Plans from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Schedule a donation by clicking HERE. (Closed to community)
KELOLAND Television (501 S. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls) from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schedule a donation by clicking HERE. (Open to community)
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Tuesday, May 13
GreatLIFE @ Avera McKennan Fitness Center (3400 S. Southeastern Ave., Sioux Falls) from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Schedule a donation by clicking HERE. (Open to community)
Avera Prince of Peace from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Schedule a donation by clicking HERE. (Closed to community)
Avera Specialty Hospital from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schedule a donation by clicking HERE. (Closed to community)
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Wednesday, May 14
Sanford Children’s Hospital from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schedule a donation by clicking HERE. (Closed to community)
Sanford Steven’s Center from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Schedule a donation by clicking HERE. (Closed to community)
Sanford Business Center from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schedule a donation by clicking HERE. (Closed to community)
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Friday, May 16
JJ’s Wine & Spirits (3000 W. 57th St., Sioux Falls) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Schedule by clicking HERE. (Open to community)
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
Remedy Brewing Co. (401 E. 8th St. Unit 120, Sioux Falls) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Schedule by clicking HERE. (Open to community)
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Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center (1301 S. Cliff Ave. Plaza 2, 4th Floor, Sioux Falls)
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Schedule a donation appointment by clicking HERE or call 605-331-3222.
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Sanford USD Medical Center (1305 W. 18th St., main hospital lobby, Sioux Falls, SD)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Schedule a donation appointment by clicking HERE or call 605-331-3222.
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Dawley Farm Donor Center (1035 S. Highline Pl, Sioux Falls)
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Schedule a donation by clicking HERE or call 605-331-3222.
