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COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK HONORS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 WITH LIFE-SAVING BLOOD DONATION

Sioux Falls, SD – Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Community Blood Bank is inviting the community to honor the memory of those lost by giving something that saves lives today: blood.

To mark this solemn anniversary, Community Blood Bank will host a special event on September 10 and 11 at the Sanford USD Medical Center donor room as a tribute to the victims, survivors, and first responders of 9/11, and a call to action for community members to help meet the urgent, ongoing need for blood in local hospitals.


“Twenty-five years ago, our nation watched people run toward danger to help total strangers,” said Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “This event is a way for our community to carry that same spirit of service forward, turning a day of remembrance into a day of giving that will directly save lives right here at home.”


Donor Room Hours / Location
Thursday, September 10

•    Sanford USD Medical Center Donor Room (1305 W. 18th St. Sioux Falls, SD / Main Hospital Lobby) 8:00a.m. – 6:00p.m.


Friday, September 11       

•     Sanford USD Medical Center Donor Room (1305 W. 18th St. Sioux Falls, SD / Main Hospital Lobby) 7:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Special Gift:

Every individual who donates blood at any of these locations will receive a specially designed 9/11 memorial t-shirt as a token of thanks for their commitment to patients in need throughout the region.
Blood donations remain in constant demand, with a single donation capable of helping save up to three lives.

Requirements to give blood:

  • At least 17 years old (16 with signed parental consent)
  • Weigh 110 lbs. or more
  • Be in good general health
  • Bring a valid ID
  • Eat well and stay hydrated beforehand

This is your community. These are your neighbors. The need is immediate, please act today. Community Blood Bank is the exclusive blood provider for all Sioux Falls area hospitals, meaning every donation stays local, directly supporting patients’ right here at home. For more information, visit www.cbblifeblood.org or call 605-331-3222.

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