Snowstorm Impacts Blood Donations

BloodCenter of Wisconsin asks donors to help meet patient needs

Thursday’s winter storm — or the threat of it — has resulted in cancelled donation appointments and the cancellation of several blood drives in areas where BloodCenter of Wisconsin serves patients in need. Because of the storm, BloodCenter anticipates an overall shortfall of more than 1,000 units of blood over the next two days, which would result in a shortage. BloodCenter asks that those who are able to safely keep scheduled appointments do so. And those who do not yet have an appointment can make one for Saturday, Sunday or Monday by calling 1-877-BE-A-HERO or by visiting www.bcw.edu/snow. In addition, BloodCenter has extended its donor center hours at several locations this Saturday, Dec. 22. Staff will be on hand until 3 p.m. at the …

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Donate Blood; Visit the Elephants

Blood drive at the Milwaukee County Zoo includes a free admission ticket to the zoo.

Donate Blood for Chance to Meet Packer John Kuhn

The Green Bay Packers fullback is teaming with the BloodCenter of Wisconsin for a blood donation challenge that runs through Jan. 6.

BloodCenter of Wisconsin is launching a special Run Your Route blood donation challenge featuring Green Bay fullback John Kuhn. Kuhn was inspired to be a blood donor himself because of a serious motorcycle accident which involved his father in 1981. His dad, also named John, received several units of blood following the accident. “I’m grateful for the generosity of the blood donors who helped my father – and now I hope to encourage others to save lives,” said Kuhn in a statement. The challenge, which will run from Nov. 19 to Jan. 6, 2013, encourages donors to “run their route” to their local BloodCenter of Wisconsin donor center to donate blood. The donor center with the best turnout at the end of the challenge will win a post-season party…

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AWD

11:10 am on Friday, November 16, 2012

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Boy, 5, Named Christmas Parade's Grand Marshal

Ryan Heiman, of Sussex, will lead the Waukesha Christmas Parade.

BloodCenter of Wisconsin has named 5-year-old Ryan Heiman of Sussex as the grand marshal for the 2012 Waukesha Christmas Parade.  BloodCenter of Wisconsin is the title sponsor of the 50th annual parade, to be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, in downtown Waukesha. Shortly after Ryan’s birth, doctors realized that he needed special care. They quickly determined that Ryan needed a blood transfusion. Ryan is now a happy and healthy child, who celebrated his fifth birthday in October – all because generous donors made sure blood was available when he needed it. “Words truly cannot express how deeply grateful we are that someone had donated the blood that saved our son’s life,” said Jason Heiman, Ryan’s dad.  “Ryan is thrilled to be part of the …

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Free State Fair Ticket for Donating Blood

Save money and possibly someone's life this summer by donating your blood for a free Wisconsin State Fair ticket.

In an effort to boost slumping summer blood donations, BloodCenter of Wisconsin is offering Wisconsin State Fair tickets to blood donors through August 11.  Donors will receive a free state fair ticket by giving blood at one of BloodCenter’s local donor centers: Donors are asked to mention “summer” when making their appointment by calling 1-877-BE-A-HERO or (414) 937-6199, or by entering “summer” into the comment box on the confirmation page during online registration.  BloodCenter’s "Give Blood, Go Free" promotion is an effort to increase blood donations during busy summer months when donations dip because of summer travel and fewer school and community drives. BloodCenter must see at least 800 donors each day in order to meet the needs …

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Bob McBride

12:45 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Well, you could try the same tactic many try with retailers when something goes on sale a week after they bought it. I'm not sure that goes to the spirit of donating blood, but it if bothers you enough....   more ›

Call for Blood Donations Brings Out Heart-Filled Response

Overwhelming turnout at State Fair blood drive creates a happy problem for BloodCenter of Wisconsin, which will offer three additional chances to donate and in return receive a free ticket to Summerfest or State Fair.

It was hard to say if it was the lure of a free Summerfest or State Fair ticket, or the generosity of the community in responding to a nationwide summer blood shortage, but the wait was long at the BloodCenter of Wisconsin's open drive at State Fair Park on Tuesday. Walking into the Agricultural Products Pavilion where the event was being held at around 3 p.m., donors without appointments were told that the overall time it would take for their appointment would be two hours because of the number of people who had come in to give blood. To accommodate the demand, the option for three additional drives was given, and each will offer free tickets for Summerfest or the Wisconsin State Fair. The BloodCenter is urging interested donors to call …

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