WCPO 9 'On Your Side' Blood Donor Day
WCPO has partnered with Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati to host the WCPO 9 ’On Your Side’ Blood Donor Day on Weds., Aug. 4 at five Neighborhood Donor Centers in Greater Cincinnati
WCPO is encouraging viewers to visit Hoxworth Blood Center and make a donation in the station’s name. “Not only can you save up to three lives with your blood donation, but you can also help a school aged child in the community. We are asking that all blood donors bring a donation of school supplies for Project Backpack, a school supply drive sponsored by WCPO and Huntington Bank,” reports Alecia Lipton, Hoxworth spokesperson. “Hoxworth Blood Center will match each school supply donation”.
The Honorary Co-Chairs of the Blood Donor Day are veteran WCPO anchor Clyde Gray and seven-year-old Max Meyer who is beating Severe Aplastic Anemia thanks to blood donors and his baby sister Ellee, who provided his bone marrow donation.
“Every day children are among those who depend on the kindness of strangers - blood and bone marrow donors - to give them a chance at life,” said Hoxworth director, Ronald Sacher. “WCPO and its viewers can help children twice on August 4th by giving blood and donating school supplies.”
Essential School Supplies Needed Include:
· Pencils
· Pencil cases
· Notebook paper
· Glue sticks
· Glue
· Scissors
· Erasers
· 12” rulers
Donors can visit www.hoxworth.org or call (513) 451-0910 or (800) 830-1091 to schedule an appointment to donate.
Where to Donate:
Hoxworth Anderson
7715 Five Mile Road
Noon – 7:30pm
Hoxworth Blue Ash
4310 Hunt Road
Noon – 7:30pm
Hoxworth Central
3130 Highland Avenue
Noon – 7:30pm
Hoxworth Downtown
432 Walnut Street
7:15am – 4:45pm
Hoxworth Ft. Mitchell
2220 Grandview Drive
Noon – 7:30pm
How to Donate:
Donating blood is safe and easy. You must be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed parental consent) and in good health. You must weigh at least 110 pounds and bring identification to donate. It is recommended that donors eat a good meal and drink plenty of water within four hours before donating.
About Hoxworth:
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, founded in 1938, we serve 32 hospitals in 17 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects over 90,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in our area hospitals. At least 350 volunteer blood donors and 40 volunteer platelet donors are essential each day to keep up with the demands of tri-state hospitals and their patients. Hoxworth Blood Center, Our Donors Save Lives. Who Will You Save?
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