Sioux Falls, SD- TheSioux Falls Stampede Hockey Club, Culver’s and Big Country KTWB 92.5-FM will host the 23rd annual “Bleed Blue” community blood drive on Tuesday, November 21st from 10:30 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. at Culver’s Restaurant on Minnesota Ave. (2800 S. MN Ave.), 10:30 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. at Culver’s Restaurant on 69th St. and Louise Ave. and from 3:30PM until 6:30 PM at the Culver’s Restaurant on South Louise Avenue (2509 S. Louise Ave). The need for blood donations increases as we look towards the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Every patron who signs up at either session will receive four (4) Stampede tickets to a November home game, a pint of Culver’s famous custard, and a stainless steel logoed growler.
“The four day weekend has the potential to deplete of community’s blood supply. The Sioux Falls Stampede provides a significant opportunity for community members to donate blood and solidify our supply as we head into Thanksgiving weekend,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “The partnership between the Sioux Falls Stampede, Culver’s, KTWB, and blood donors allow our community’s hospitals to address serious medical issues during a four days holiday. Securing a stable, safe blood supply is essential to meet our patients’ needs. Within 30 minutes of your time you will provide hope to 3 patients within the community. Giving blood is one of those special things that can be done every 56 days and really impact lives for a life-time. Join us to give the one gift that only can be found by volunteers rolling up their sleeves and donating blood.”
Donors must be at least 17 years old, 110 pounds or more and be in good general health the day of the donation. Please bring an ID with you. An individual can donate blood safely every 56 days. Community Blood Bank is the sole supplier of blood to Avera McKennan Hospital, Avera Heart Hospital, the V.A. Medical Center, Sioux Falls Surgical Hospital, Sanford Children’s and Sanford Health.
Note: To schedule your appointment log onto www.cbblifeblood.org, click on “events” and choose November 21 or call Community Blood Bank at 605-331-3222.
Community Blood Banks is a nonprofit, cooperative of Sanford and Avera Health and the sole blood provider to all Sioux Falls Hospitals as well as 29 other local hospitals. Community Blood Bank is not associated with any other blood bank organizations.
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