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Summer Blood Supply Boost Needed
 By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015
Domino’s Joins UBS To Thank Donors With Pizza!
Recent blood usage has been high, and even though blood donations since the July 4th holiday have been strong, donors are needed to ensure an adequate blood supply the rest of the summer. As a special thank you to our summer blood donors, United Blood Services has partnered with Domino’s, to give each volunteer blood donor a certificate for a free 1-topping medium pizza through September 8th. Your donation is particularly needed in the summer because the supply of blood goes down right when the demand goes up for three main reasons. 1) We don't hold high school drives and we hold very little college blood drives as most kids are out of school for the summer. 2) Family and friends are off vacationing and having fun and forget to donate. 3) The demand for blood goes up as more people are out on the roads and participating in summer activities. While donations of all blood types are encouraged, donors with Type O-negative and Type AB (positive or negative) are especially needed, as there is currently a shortage of these blood types. O-negative red cells can be transfused to anyone. O-negative red blood cells are often used to help patients when there is no time to determine the patient’s own blood type. Likewise, type AB plasma can be given to all patients, and is the only plasma used for trauma patients and neonatal babies! Donations may be made at convenient locations throughout the Central & Southern California Region in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo and a number of community blood drives happening throughout the region. Donors are asked to make an appointment by contacting United Blood Services at 877.UBS.HERO; or online at www.Blood4Life.org. Just click on “Donate Blood” and type in your zip code to find a list of drives nearby. Appointments are appreciated, but not necessary. Walk-ins are also welcome, and will be honored. Ventura Center – 2223 Eastman Ave. Ste. A, Ventura, CA 93003 |
