MEDIC will compete with the middle Tennessee region American Red Cross on February 7 – 10 in the first-ever Dunk for Donations event. The blood center collecting the most red blood cells will be declared the winner. Additionally, MEDIC will support The Pat Summitt Foundation that week by donating $5 per donor to the organization. Donors will receive a special edition t-shirt, We Back Pat wristband, and coupons for several restaurants including Dunkin. Donors are also automatically entered to win tickets to the February 13 basketball game and other great prizes.
MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for major area hospitals including Blount Memorial Hospital, Covenant Healthcare System, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Tennova, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center along with other regional centers.
As a reminder, the blood on the shelves right now is the blood used in an emergency. It takes at least three days for collected red blood cells to be tested and processed and ready for distribution to hospitals.
Appointments are preferred, but walk-in donors are welcome. Donors can call 865-521-2682 or 865-524-3074 to schedule their appointment. Donors can also visit medicblood.org/donate to search for a drive closest to them and schedule their appointment.
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