The City of Edina will host a blood drive for Memorial Blood Centers 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Council Chambers of Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. According to the Memorial Blood Center, the Twin Cities faces a high demand for blood. Those in need include cancer patients; accident, burn and trauma victims; newborn babies and mothers delivering babies; transplant recipients; surgery patients; chronically transfused patients with sickle cell disease; and many more. Save time by completing your health history questionnaire online on the day of your donation HERE.“Donating blood is a selfless act by one person to help save the lives of others,” said Mayor Jim Hovland. “Blood cannot be manufactured. Whether you’re a first-time donor or have donated a gallon, donating blood is a powerful way to make a difference. Just one pint of healthy blood can save up to three lives.”
To schedule your donation, visit MBC.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 0111 or call the Memorial Blood Centers at 888-448-3253.
Bring your ID and eat before your donation appointment. You cannot have any cold or flu symptoms for 72 hours before donating. Save time by completing your health history questionnaire online on the day of your donation at MBC.org/donate.