CBCO Blood Drives Coming Up In Lakes Region

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will conduct several Blood Drives in the Lakes Region over the next two weeks.

The full release from the CBCO is below:

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the exclusive provider of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals across the region, is partnering with four area attractions to offer free admission and activities for lifesaving donors to help boost the blood supply this summer. Successful donors who give blood in June will receive a Give & Go Fun Pass, valued at more than $245, featuring free admission and activities to the following attractions:

• Fritz’s Adventure - Branson, Missouri: Two free admissions ($59 value)
• Andy B’s - Springfield, Missouri: One free hour of main lane bowling, including shoe rental, for up to six people ($60 value)
• SuperSplash USA - Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri: Two free admissions ($99 value)
• Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Springdale, Arkansas: Two free tickets ($30 value)

"Summer can be a challenging time for the local blood supply, with nearly 40 percent of donations typically coming from high school and college students who are away from campus,” said Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. “That is why it is so important for community members to step up and donate during this time. One hour and one donation have the power to save up to three lives and make a meaningful difference for friends, family and neighbors who rely on lifesaving transfusions.”

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors provide all the blood for patients at Cox Medical Center Branson, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, as well as over 40 other hospitals across the Ozarks.

Upcoming locations in the Lakes Region include:

Monday, June 8
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
10000 State Highway 76, Forsyth
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Tuesday, June 9
Kimberling City Community Drive
Elks Lodge – Community Room
37 Beach Boulevard, Kimberling City
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Monday, June 15
Harrison Community Blood Drive
First Christian Church Fellowship Hall
915 S Maple Street, Harrison 
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Wednesday, June 17
Branson Community Blood Drive
Branson/Lakes Area Chamber/CVB
Bloodmobile in Parking Lot
4100 Gretna Rd., Branson
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

To schedule an appointment or learn more about the Give & Go promotion, visit www.cbco.org/giveandgo .