Community Blood Center of the Ozarks blood drive coming to Harrison on July 22

All blood types are needed – Successful donors will receive a summertime T-shirt and be entered to win a grand prize package designed for outdoor fun 

July 9, 2021 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, reports less than optimal levels of all blood types. While COVID-19 vaccinations are in progress, the turnout at many area blood drives is still being negatively affected. On the hospital side, blood transfusions are taking place at levels not seen in several years. Blood drives around the CBCO service region serve a vital function in preserving the good health of our community.

CBCO donors provide all the blood for patients at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, as well as dozens of healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. Harrison area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

Bloodmobile in Parking Lot

620 N. Main, Harrison

Thursday, July 22 – 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

All participants will be entered to win a prize package full of outdoor summer fun including a gas griddle, projection television, screen, portable fire pit, and assorted family games. The prize package is valued at more than $1,200.00. Successful donors will also receive a heather mint colored T-shirt that invites others to “Make S’More Memories” by donating blood.

Appointments are strongly encouraged for this blood drive but are not necessary. Make an appointment to give at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/.

On behalf of local hospital patients, CBCO thanks blood donors from across the region for giving life to your community.

For more information call:

Chris Pilgrim, Media Relations Representative, at (417) 227-5376