Sioux Falls, SD- KRRO Radio, Slim Chickens (2711 S. Louise Ave.), and Community Blood Bank will hold the annual Halloween blood drive Friday, October 27 between 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Slim Chickens located at 2711 S. Louise Ave. The public will have an opportunity to donate blood securing the community’s blood supply throughout the fall season. Donors will receive a free Slim Chickens meal, and a stainless steel, 40oz tumbler. To schedule a donation, log onto www.cbblifeblood.org, select “events”, and Friday, October 27, KRRO.
Every three seconds someone needs blood, the only way to ensure that those needs are met is through those community members coming forward to give blood. “The need for volunteer blood donors in the community continues to grow yearly as our community grows,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “The Community Blood Bank supplies over 550 units of blood each week to people in the Sioux Falls region including 38 area hospitals. Among those who benefit from donated blood are trauma and burn victims, cancer patients, and persons undergoing surgery. Being prepared for the next trauma starts with maintaining a strong blood supply for our patients. We ask you to consider joining to give blood and provide hope to those going through extremely difficult, life-changing situations. You have the power to make the difference.”
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health the day of the donation. Please bring an I.D. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluid prior to donating. For more information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org or call Community Blood Bank at (605) 331-3222.
Community Blood Banks is a nonprofit, cooperative of Sanford Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital and the sole blood provider to the Sioux Empire. Community Blood Bank is not affiliated with any other blood bank organizations.
