SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) –Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and Sioux Falls Police Departments will compete to see which department can recruit the most blood donors for the community’s blood supply during the 25th Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges”.
The blood drive event kick – off on Monday, December 28 and run through Friday, January 8. The public is encouraged to designate their blood donation in honor of the department of their choice. All who donate will receive a t-shirt designed by the department of their choice, a certificate for a free Texas Roadhouse appetizer and a certificate for a free breakfast burrito from Taco John’s (while supplies last).
“Currently, Community Blood Bank is teetering on the brink where supply and demand is almost the same; we are maintaining about a two days’ blood supply for the community. Community Blood Bank is tirelessly working to meet the needs of our hospitals, including Avera McKennan, Sanford Medical Center, Sanford Children’s, Avera Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls V.A. Medical Center, Sanford Heart Hospital, Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital and 30 other local hospitals, to ensure blood is available in the treatment of cancer patients, traumas, surgeries and to treat COVID patients with convalescent plasma,” states Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank. “We foresee difficulties in maintaining a sold blood supply for our community in the next 3 to 6 months, as we battle critical blood shortages locally. There is no outside assistance available from other blood banks, as we are all experiencing the same tragic shortages. If community members are looking for a way to offering support during the pandemic, consider giving someone life by scheduling a time to give blood with Community Blood Bank, the only local blood provider and support your local Heroes in the process.”
(W. 41st St. & Kiwanis Ave.) between 7 to 10am & 11:30am to 3pm, receive a short stack of pancakes and an event t-shirt. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT: https://www.signupgenius.com/.
(3020 E. 10th St.) between 9am to 1pm & 2:30 to 5pm receive a free Hy-Vee breakfast and an event t-shirt. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT https://www.signupgenius.com/
(41st St. & Western Ave) between 9am to 1pm & 2:30 to 5pm receive a free Ferris wheel ride and an event t-shirt. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT https://www.signupgenius.com/
(3504 W. 41st St.) between 11am to 3pm or
(5200 Arrowhead Pkwy) between 11am to 3pm, receive an event t-shirt and a free Fire House Sub. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT: https://www.signupgenius.com/
(401 E. 8th St. #120) between 11am to 4pm, receive an event t -shirt and a pint of your favorite brew. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT: https://www.signupgenius.com/.
(3000 W. 57th St.) between 9am to 5pm, receive an event t-shirt and a pint of your favorite brew. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT: https://www.signupgenius.com/
(500 S. Phillips Ave) between 6am to 10am, receive an event t-shirt. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT https://www.signupgenius.com/.
(301 S. Main Ave) between 12pm & 4pm, receive an event t-shirt. CLICK THE LINK TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT https://www.signupgenius.com/.
(320 W. 4th St.) from 8am to 11am & 12:30pm to 4pm. Click the link to schedule your donation: https://www.signupgenius.com/.
(2820 S. Minnesota Ave.) from 8am to 11am & 12:30pm to 4pm. Click the link to schedule your donation: https://www.signupgenius.com/.
Donor Room (Avera McKennan Plaza 2, 1301 S. Cliff Ave., 4TH floor, donor parking by valet area) Sioux Falls, SD: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL 605-322-7111 OR CLICK ON THE LINK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: http://cbblifeblood.org/
Donor Room (1305 W. 18th St. / Main Hospital Locken Lobby, Donors are to use valet parking), Sioux Falls, SD: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL 605-333-6444 OR CLICK ON THE LINK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: http://cbblifeblood.org/
