SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Summer’s blood supply is always strained because donors are on vacation or busy enjoying life outdoors.
Community Blood Bank Executive Director Ken Versteeg says tomorrow’s Hog Wild Blood Drive is key to getting hospitals through the summer. Versteeg says "this blood drive comes during the most critical time of the summer." He says community participation is imperative as the success ensures the availability of blood for surgery, trauma, cancer and burn patients.
Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in good general health the day of donation.
Hog Wild Blood Drive is from seven to four tomorrow at Lewis at 41st and Minnesota.
Community Blood Bank is a non-profit cooperative of Sanford Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital.