One of the East Coast's Largest Blood Drive Events Will Return to Ocean City
700 registered blood donors expected at Beach Blanket Blood Drive
Ocean City, MD - Blood Bank of Delmarva is returning to the Ocean City Convention Center (40th Street and Coastal Highway) on Tuesday, January 19 from 10am - 6pm and on Wednesday, January 20 from 9am - 5pm for the 12th Annual Beach Blanket Blood Drive. The drive was established in 1999 to promote blood donation in the winter, a time when blood supplies can dip as donors are kept away by colds and flu, bad weather and vacations.
The Blood Bank is aiming for 700 registered blood donors at the 2-day event, which would break the all-time high of 655 donors set at the 2009 event. Donors will receive a free t-shirt and the great feeling of having helped up to three hospital patients with a portion of their blood. The canteen will feature cookies, candy, donuts and snacks provided by Ocean City restaurants.
To make an appointment to give blood at this drive, call 1 888 8-BLOOD-8 or click HERE. Walk-ins will be taken as time allows.
