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Operation Blood Drive is Thursday at AdventHealth

By Lightning Reports, Published: June 23, 2024

AdventHealth, the American Red Cross, the Blood Connection and WLOS-News 13 are partnering to sponsor the 37^th annual Operation Blood Drive on Thursday, June 27, to make sure that Advent and other hospitals across the region have a sufficient blood supply through the Fourth of July holiday, when donations typically decrease.

The public can help ensure the blood supply stays at safe levels by donating at the Operation Blood Drive donation site at AdventHealth Hendersonville.

The blood drive takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville. The Blood Connection Mobile Donor Unit will be parked near the valet parking lot. All donors will receive $70 in TBC rewards to use toward e-gift cards. To make an appointment, go here and enter sponsor code 9989.

A person can donate blood every 56 days. Donors must be 16 years or older and weigh more than 110 poounds to donate. Sixteen-year-old donors are required to have written consent to donate blood. Before you donate blood, make sure that you drink plenty of water and eat a healthy meal. TBC Donor ID Card (preferred) or photo ID is required to donate.