Severe storms have disrupted blood collection efforts in
Middle Tennessee, and Blood Assurance is calling on neighboring communities to help prevent a
worsening shortage—with more severe weather in the forecast.
“When weather strikes one area, we rely on neighboring communities to help ensure
patients in our hospitals still receive the lifesaving blood they need,” said Garry Allison,
Senior Vice President of Operations for Blood Assurance. “We need donors to step up now.”
All blood types are critically needed, especially type O and platelet donors.
Here’s how you can help:
- Walk in to your nearest Blood Assurance donor center or mobile blood drive
- Visit www.bloodassurance.org to find a location or make an appointment
- Call 800-962-0628 with questions or to book your visit
Every donation can save up to three lives. Please don’t wait—your donation is needed now.
ALL Donors who give between now and April 15th will be entered to win a $100 e-gift card.
Five donors will win! O-negative donors and AB-plasma donors will also receive a $25 e-gift
card. To schedule your donation, visit www.bloodassurance.org/schedule, call 800-962-0628, or
text BAGIVE to 999777.
To be eligible to donate, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent),
weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids and
eat a hearty meal prior to donating.
About Blood Assurance
Blood Assurance is a nonprofit, full-service regional blood center serving more than 70 health
care facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and North Carolina. Founded in 1972
as a joint effort of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society, the Chattanooga Area Hospital Council and Chattanooga Jaycees, the mission of Blood Assurance is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood components to every area patient in need.
