MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – Feb. 17, 2022 – In honor of Black History Month, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is hosting a blood drive on Saturday, February 19 to encourage donors from diverse background to give blood. 20 donations are needed for the event, which can save a total of 60 lives within the community.
Wisconsin State Representative LaKeshia Myers will be on location to thank donors and share her life-saving story. Myers recently received a blood transfusion after experiencing kidney failure, so this drive is especially important to her.
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Date: Saturday, February 19th
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Vincent High School Parking Lot
7501 N. Granville Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Donors are encouraged to make an appointment through this link or by calling 877-232-4376. Give blood, get noodles! Receive a coupon for a buy one, get one entrée from Noodles & Company, while supplies last.
Anyone 17 or older who is in general good health and meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to donate blood. Parental consent is required for 16-year-olds to donate. Appointments are preferred to ensure a quick and convenient donation, but walk-in donors are also welcome. The entire process takes about an hour. Donors should bring a photo ID that includes their birth date.
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About Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Milwaukee that specializes in blood services, esoteric diagnostic testing, organ, tissue and stem cell
donation, medical services and leading-edge research. We advance patient care by delivering life-saving products and services. For more information, visit versiti.org/Wisconsin.
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