Blood Donor Could Get $100 Gas Card

The recent shortage of type O and type A blood is worsening as local patients continue to use more blood than is being given. The past weekend saw a tremendous usage of blood by people suffering serious injuries. Several severe traumas early this week have strained the supply even further. The supply of type O blood (the most common type) is now at critically low levels.

One lucky donor at Thursday's blood drive at the BRMC lab in Union Square from 3:30 to 7:30pm will win a $100 Country Fair Gas Card. No appointment is needed to save a life. Frank Williams will be broadcasting live from the Blood Bank from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on 100.1 The HERO.

"We are hoping for lots of donors Thursday," said Dan Desrochers, Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. "And a $100 gas card seems like just the give away to get people in."

All donors are strongly encouraged to donate. The Community Blood Bank is located at 24 Davis Street in Union Square across from the Sports Café in the BRMC Laboratory. Hours are on Thursday are 3:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. No appointment is necessary. Everyone over 17 is strongly encouraged to donate.

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