FAYETTEVILLE – The Blood
Donor Center is still critical for type O blood. The need stems from a
nationwide shortage of the blood type.
Type O negative blood is the
universal blood type and can be given to any patient during emergencies. The
blood type is also used for babies in the neonatal care unit and for trauma
patients. A single trauma patient can deplete the center’s entire on-hand
supply.
The Blood Donor Center also
needs all other blood types, due to traditional summer shortages. The shortages
are caused when more people are on vacation and students are out of school.
Blood donated to the center
stays in the community and helps saves lives locally in Bladen, Cumberland,
Harnett and Hoke counties.
The Blood Donor Center
Bloodmobile will be at On the Border Restaurant on Thursday, June 27, from 11
a.m. to 6 p.m.
Donors can also give blood at
the Blood Donor Center today, Wednesday, June 26, and Friday, June 28. Located
at 3357 Village Drive, Suite 150, Fayetteville, the center will be closed
Thursday for the On the Border blood drive.
For more information, please
call (910) 615-LIFE or visit www.savingliveslocally.org.