The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office will host a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross and Mr. Tire, on September 3, 2013 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The drive will be held at The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office located at 23150 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown, MD. When you go the extra mile and give blood or platelets you will receive a voucher good for two great offers from Mr. Tire.
About 1 in 5 people entering a hospital needs blood, so donors are always in constant demand. Patients with cancer, victims of accidents, and those undergoing surgery are just some of the recipients who benefit from blood donations. By donating just one pint of blood, you have the potential to save up to three lives.
Our goal is to see 100 donors. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 lbs. and is in generally good health can donate blood. The entire process takes about an hour and all blood types are needed. Donors should bring a photo ID.
If you already signed up to donate blood, thank you! You are making a lifesaving contribution that benefits accident victims, cancer patients, surgical candidates, children with blood disorders and many others. If you have never donated blood, please consider doing so. Your donations are always in high demand.
To schedule an appointment to donate blood call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor ID 05310728 to schedule your life-saving donation. Walk-ins are also welcome at this drive.
