Give the Gift of Life: Donate Blood and Receive a Cozy Blanket from Community Blood Center of the Ozarks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Lamar, Missouri - November 25, 2025 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals, encourages community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. Give the gift of life by donating at the blood drive in Lamar on Monday, December 15. Donors will receive a limited-edition cozy fleece blanket, while supplies last.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors provide all the blood for patients at Cox Barton County Hospital, as well as over 40 other healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. Lamar area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
 
Lamar Community Blood Drive
First Christian Church – Fellowship Hall
1208 Walnut Street, Lamar
Monday, December 15 – 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM


 
“The need for blood often increases during the winter months and holiday season” said Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative at CBCO. “In just one hour, you can give the most meaningful gift of the season, the gift of life. Every donation offers hope, healing, and a second chance at life. Your selfless gift lingers long after the holidays, and it may be the reason someone gets to go home to their family.”

Appointments are strongly encouraged to help reduce wait times. To schedule a donation, visit https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/ or call 417-227-5006.

On behalf of local hospital patients, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks thanks blood donors from across the region for giving life to your community. CBCO wishes all donors a holiday season filled with joy, warmth, and peace.