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The Woodlands Family YMCAs to Host Blood Donor Coach in December
THE WOODLANDS, TX – Did you know that one in seven people will need blood at some point in their lifetime, but only one in 20 eligible donors will donate? That’s only five percent. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center needs 1,000 donations every day of the year to serve patients in our surrounding communities. This holiday season, give a gift that will make a difference – give the gift of life.
The YMCA is here for you. The Woodlands Family YMCAs will host the Blood Donor Coach in December, at both locations, to help address the critical needs of blood supply for local hospitals. A free Covid-19 ANTIBODY test is provided with blood donation.
The Blood Donor Coach will be at the Woodlands Family YMCAs the following dates and times:
Shadowbend YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place
- Friday, December 18, 9am – 1:30pm
- Click here to register
- Tuesday, December 29, 9am – 12:30pm
- Click here to register
Branch Crossing YMCA, 8100 Ashlane Way
- Tuesday, December 29, 9am – 12:30pm
- Click here to register
All donors are encouraged to register online for your preferred time and date. Visit www.giveblood.org. Walk ups are welcomed.
Please remember to eat, drink, and bring I.D. The Blood Center now requires all donors and staff to wear face coverings. We want to make sure we’re protecting one another from COVID-19 while we help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. For more info visit www.giveblood.org/mythbusters-the-truth-about-coronavirus-(covid-19).
Giving blood remains an essential service during the pandemic. Collecting blood is a marathon, not a sprint. Blood donors are needed to consistently give now and in the future. Thank you for helping us save lives when patients need you the most. For more information call Roxanne Davis, 281-681-6730.
First organized in 1886, the YMCA of Greater Houston is one of the city’s leading nonprofits dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA, a United Way of Greater Houston agency, seeks to serve all – regardless of age, income, faith or background and we welcome everyone. In the greater Houston area, 29 YMCA centers, one overnight camp and hundreds of program sites nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the city’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in the Houston community, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver lasting personal and social change. To learn more, call 713-659-5566 or visit us on the web at ymcahouston.org.
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