This summer, local blood bank Memorial Blood Centers is facing a serious challenge in maintaining an adequate supply of O negative, A negative, and B negative blood types to meet the needs of our hospital partners in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Please donate if you are:
. In good health
. Free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken daily for skin condition
. Symptom-free for at least three days following a cold or flu
. 17 years or older—16 with written parental consent (PDF)
To schedule a blood donation at one of our donor centers, or an upcoming blood drive, visit MBC.ORG or call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (1-888- 448-3253). Walk-ins are welcome. Memorial Blood Centers is offering all presenting donors between July 3-8 a free T-shirt, and during the month of July, all donors receive a coupon for $5 off an online order of $10 or more at Noodles & Co.
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