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WHEELING -- This summer nonprofit Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of Type O blood, and starting July 9, donors of all types who help support the blood supply for patients could do more than save lives; they could also win an upgrade to their daily commute. All those who come to donate with Vitalant through Aug. 8 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a car.
Every day, patients relying on trauma care, cancer treatments, surgeries, and chronic illness management depend on a steady supply of blood products. All blood types are needed, especially type O, as well as platelet donors. Type O can help patients of most blood types. Platelets help stop bleeding and must be used within a week of donation.
Most people are eligible to donate blood. Learn more about eligibility and make an appointment to give at vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant blood donor app or call 877-258-4825.
Upcoming Blood Drives:
Thursday, July 23, Victory Chevrolet Buick GMC Highlands, Triadelphia, 155 Robinson Dr., 12:30-5:30 p.m.;
Monday, July 20, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Fellowship Hall, 300 Three Springs Dr., Weirton, 12:30-5 p.m.;
Wednesday, July 22, City of Wheeling Fire Department, 1700 Wood St., Wheeling, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and
Wednesday, July 29, Easterseals, 1305 National Road, Wheeling, noon to 4:30 p.m.