Local businesses schedule blood drives April 7, 14

Posted 3/29/17

Two local blood drives are planned at locations in Mineola in the upcoming weeks.

On Friday, April 7, Autumn Wind Assisted Living will host a drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in their parking lot. The …

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Local businesses schedule blood drives April 7, 14

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Two local blood drives are planned at locations in Mineola in the upcoming weeks.

On Friday, April 7, Autumn Wind Assisted Living will host a drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in their parking lot. The assisted living center is located at 135 Autumn Wind Court on the north side of Mineola. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Connie Young at 903-569-1111.

And on Friday, April 14, Tractor Supply will host a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the blood mobile in their parking lot at 1451 S. Pacific St. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Becky Seay at 903-569-9658.

Carter BloodCare urges eligible blood donors to consider giving two to three times a year. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days. They advise to eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water at least an hour before giving blood. All donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, feel well on the day of donation, and present a government-issued photo ID each time they give blood.