When was the last time you gave blood? If the answer is “never” or “more than eight weeks ago,” don’t miss your next opportunity to – quite literally – give the gift of life.
The Greystone Park Assisted Living blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in the Carter BloodCare mobile unit. (1116 Texas Highway 148 Jacksboro, TX 76458)
Sign up to participate for this blood drive in Jacksboro to help save lives.
The Bowie Rotary blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the FCHS Bowie ER parking lot. (705 East Greenwood Av. Bowie, TX 76230)
All members of the community are encouraged to sign up to participate in this very important event. Sign up here.
Did you know?
Donating blood is an easy way to make a big difference in small, rural communities like ours. Every pint of blood donated is incredibly valuable because there are times when demand (due to accidents involving traumatic injuries or blood transfusions for surgeries, cancer treatments or chronic illnesses) outweighs supply.
When you donate blood, you are not just giving away a little bit of your time or a few ounces of your blood (which is a renewable resource if you are a healthy person); you are giving someone a chance at life.
In small towns, we all know each other and we look out for one another. Donating blood is a beautiful way to support your neighbors in their times of need. It’s a simple yet profound act of kindness that binds us together.
Moreover, regular blood donation helps ensure that Faith Community Hospital, our rural health clinics in Jacksboro, Bowie, Graham and Alvord and the Bowie ER, are prepared for any emergency situation. Natural disasters, car accidents and health crises can deplete blood supplies quickly.
By maintaining a steady flow of donations, we help ensure that FCHS facilities are ready for anything that comes their way. Being prepared can make a significant difference in life or death emergencies.
Donating blood is good for your health, too!
Donating blood can reduce your risk of heart disease and help balance iron levels in the body. Plus, you get a mini health check-up before you donate, including blood pressure, hemoglobin levels and other vital signs. It’s a great way to stay on top of your health while doing good.
Finally, it’s just the right thing to do.
We’re all part of one community and we have a responsibility to take care of each other. Whether it’s a neighbor down the road or someone miles away in the next county, your blood donation is a beacon of hope.
We urge you to reserve your time to donate blood on August 6th at Greystone Assisted Living in Jacksboro or August 8th at the Bowie Rotary blood drive in the FCHS Bowie ER parking lot.
Bowie ER Blood Drive – Sign Up Here
Jacksboro Greystone Assisted Living Blood Drive – Sign Up Here
Remember, taking a bit of time out of your day to donate blood is a small gesture that has a monumental impact on our community.