November 19, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
Two Blood Assurance drives are scheduled this week.
A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be November 20 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the County Complex in front of the Senior Citizens Center at 718 South Congress Boulevard. The blood drive will be on the mobile. All donors will receive a pair of “Turkey and Football” socks inspired by Friends! (while supplies last). To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/dekalbco or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com.
Meanwhile, another Blood Assurance Drive will be November 21 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Family Medical Center, 302 North Congress Boulevard, Smithville. The blood drive will be on the mobile. All donors will receive a pair of “Turkey and Football” socks inspired by Friends! (while supplies last). To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/fmc or contact Michiko Martin at 615-597-4395.
Please remember to EAT A GOOD MEAL and drink additional water, avoid energy drinks, and bring your ID. Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals. One donation can save three lives.