BloodCenter of Wisconsin continues to see a decrease in blood donations during the summer months and is asking for the help of local residents to offset this trend.
BloodCenter said it must see at least 800 donors each day in order to meet the needs of the hospitals it serves.
“The unique gift of blood can help save the lives of children and adults who are seriously injured, undergoing surgery or being treated for cancer and other illnesses,” organizers said.
“Hospitals, including Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, have come to rely on BloodCenter of Wisconsin for a steady supply of blood to treat their patients.”
Upcoming blood drives include:
Lake Geneva: 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 in the meeting room at Linn Fire & EMS, N1457 Hillside Road. To make an appointment, visit www.bcw.edu/LinnFireEMS.
Whitewater: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 in the parking lot of Universal Electronics, 640 N. Prospect Dr. Visit www.bcw.edu/UniversalElectronics to make an appointment.
Delavan: 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 in the classroom at Delavan Rescue Squad, 1436 Mound Rd. Visit www.bcw.edu/DelavanRescue to make an appointment.
Lake Geneva: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 at Showboat of Lyons, 2565 State Road 120. Visit www.bcw.edu/ShowBoat to make an appointment.
Donors can also schedule an appointment by calling (877) BE-A-HERO (1-877-232-4376) or (414) 937-6199. Appointments are preferred to ensure a quick and convenient donation, but walk-ins are also welcome.
As a special thank you, all attempting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a four-pack of Brewers tickets and to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the game on Oct. 1.
Anyone 17 or older who is in general good health and meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to donate blood. Parental consent is required for 16-year-olds to donate. The entire process takes about an hour. Donors should bring a photo ID that includes birth date.
For more information, visit www.bcw.edu.
