GIVE BLOOD FOR LOCAL PATIENTS and RECEIVE TWO FREE ADMISSIONS TO DICKERSON PARK ZOO
Baxter Springs, Kansas – September 6, 2023 – The Dickerson Park Zoo is celebrating its 100th birthday this year — and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors are invited to join the party. CBCO, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is partnering with the Dickerson Park Zoo to help boost the region’s blood supply for local patients.
Go wild about saving lives and donate blood at the upcoming blood drive in Baxter Springs on Friday, September 15, sponsored by the Cherokee County Health Department.
Successful donors will receive two free admissions to Dickerson Park Zoo, valued at $34. Zoo admission vouchers are valid through July 31, 2024. No other discounts or coupons apply. Donors will also receive a limited-edition zoo-themed T-shirt, while supplies last.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors provide all the blood for patients at Mercy Hospital Columbus, Freeman Hospital, Mercy Hospital Joplin, as well as dozens of healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. Baxter Springs area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
Baxter Springs Community Blood Drive
Baxter Springs Community Center – Community Room
1101 East Avenue, Baxter Springs
Friday, September 15
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/ or by calling 417-227-5006.
Photo identification is required. Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive.
Each donation can help save the lives of up to three people in the Ozarks.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the primary supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to 44 area healthcare facilities, urgently requires blood donors to ensure a robust summer blood supply and prevent the typical shortages experienced during this season.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks plays a critical role in providing all the blood needed for patients at Freeman Hospital Neosho, Mercy Hospital Joplin, Cox Monett Hospital, and numerous other healthcare facilities across the Ozarks.
In Joplin please donate at Northpark Mall 101 N Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO 64801 Phone: (417) 626-8323
To minimize wait times and ensure a smooth donation process, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can conveniently schedule an appointment at https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/ or by calling 417-227-5006. Your generous support can make a significant difference in saving lives during this challenging time.