Urgent appeal for donors as Labor Day approaches and blood supply remains at critical levels; donors will be entered to win a vacation package for two furnished by Winspire and a $1500 Flightgift gift card
KANSAS CITY – As Labor Day approaches, Community Blood Center (CBC) is issuing an urgent call for blood donors to help maintain the region’s blood supply during one of the most challenging periods of the year. The summer months, especially around holiday weekends like Labor Day, bring a sharp drop in blood donations as residents celebrate the end of summer and prepare for the upcoming school year.
To encourage donations, all who come to donate from Wednesday, August 27th, through Wednesday, September 3rd will be entered into a sweepstakes for an all-expense-paid vacation for two, provided by Winspire and sponsored by CBC, plus a $1,500 Flightgift gift card for airfare. The sweepstakes winner will choose from five unforgettable getaways:
- La Costa Golf Escape (San Diego, CA)
- Farmhouse Luxury in Napa Vineyards (Napa, CA)
- Grand Canyon Starry Nights (Williams, AZ)
- New Orleans Jazz & Dining (New Orleans, LA)
- Off-Map Glamping Adventure (South Haven, MI)
“Labor Day and back-to-school season always bring unique challenges for our blood supply,” said Chelsea Tibbetts, Executive Director at Community Blood Center. “This campaign is our way of turning that around by inviting both first-time and returning blood donors to roll up their sleeves, save lives, and have the chance to go on a memorable getaway!”
CBC recently declared an emergency blood shortage in the Kansas City region. Summer has brought an expected decline in donations, driven by vacations, school breaks, and intense heat waves that have kept donors indoors. Combined with increased trauma cases, the impact on the local blood supply has been severe, and CBC is calling on community members to step up now and ensure blood is available for those who need it.
Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors can give twice per month. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently lifted several blood donor eligibility restrictions. To view current eligibility guidelines, visit savealifenow.org/trip or call 800.688.0900.