Give The Gift Of Life And Receive A Cozy Blanket From Community Blood Center Of The Ozarks

Lamar, Missouri - December 10, 2024 – The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, encourages community members to wrap up the year by saving lives. Give the gift of life at the blood drive in Lamar on Monday, December 16. 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 16 – 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM
 

“The need for blood often rises during the winter months and holiday season” said Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative at CBCO. “In just an hour, you can give the most meaningful gift of the season, the gift of life. It’s a gift that will leave an unforgettable impact on patients and their families, and one day, it could be your own loved one who needs a blood transfusion. Please consider making a lifesaving blood donation this holiday season.”

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.
 

To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org/donate-blood or by calling 417-227-5006.