July 14, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
Blood Assurance has announced four upcoming blood drives in Smithville.
The first one will be Monday, July 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Town & Lake Realty at 208 East Public Square. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/townlakerealty. You may call 931-510-8227.
The second collection effort will be Thursday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital at 520 West Main Street Smithville. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/dekalbhospital. You may also call 931-239-9411.
The third blood drive will be Monday, July 31 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Smithville Senior Center at 718 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/dekalbcountyneighbors. Call 615-464-7426.
The fourth drive will be Thursday, August 17 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Family Medical Center 302 North Congress Boulevard, Smithville. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/familymedical. You may call 615-597-4395
Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring your ID. Blood Assurance is the sole blood provider for the local hospitals and your donation is needed for an adequate supply. One donation can save three lives. Each donor will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.