| Posted June 6, 2014 | By Nate Karlin | Categorized under WMC Happenings |
Williamson Medical Center has joined the American Red Cross's summer campaign: "100 Days of Summer. 100 Days of Hope." to help remind Williamson County residents that they can give hope to patients by rolling up a sleeve. Williamson Medical Center will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 27, in its meeting rooms adjacent to the main lobby.
To schedule an appointment for the blood drive at WMC, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "wmed."
"Every day this summer is a chance to give a lifesaving gift," said Regina Conway, Communications Manager, Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. "Making a blood or platelet donation with the Red Cross is an easy way to extend hope and help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients here in our community and across the nation."
Vacations and summer activities often result in a decline in blood donations during the summer. In fact, during the months of June, July and August, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what patients need.
"100 Days of Summer. 100 Days of Hope." runs through Sept. 1. All summer, the Red Cross will encourage at least two more donors to give blood at each Red Cross blood drive—above what is expected. Individuals can visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to choose a day to donate and help sustain adequate supplies over the summer months.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Williamson County:
Franklin
June 9—NHC Place at Cool Springs, 211 Cool Springs Boulevard
June 9—Vanderbilt Health Cool Springs, 324 Cool Springs Boulevard
June 11—Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Avenue
June 12—Columbia State Community College, 104 Claude Yates Drive
June 15—Fourth Avenue Church of Christ, 117 Fourth Avenue
June 17—Keller Williams Franklin, 9135 Carothers Parkway
June 18—Lowe's Home Improvement, 3060 Mallory Lane
June 23—Cool Springs Galleria, 1800 Galleria Boulevard
June 27—Williamson Medical Center, 4321 Carothers Parkway
Brentwood
June 13—Fleet Feet Sports, 330 Franklin Road
American Red Cross Donor Blood Centers
If you are unable to make it out to one of the scheduled blood drives, you may donate at the American Red Cross blood centers during the following times:
Nashville Donor Blood Center at 2201 Charlotte Ave. is open:
Nashville Apheresis (Platelet Donation) Center at 2201 Charlotte Ave. is open:
Murfreesboro Blood Donor Center at 501 Memorial Blvd. is open:
Murfreesboro Apheresis (Platelet Donation) Center at 501 Memorial Blvd. is open:
How to donate blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
By Nate Karlin
Nate Karlin is a senior writer with Williamson Medical Center's Marketing and Business Development Office. He can be reached at 615-435-5353 or [email protected].