Federal Government Shut Down Cancels Blood Drives
Donors urged to make up deficit
FALLS CHURCH, VA (October 1, 2013) – As a result of the federal government shut down, four federal agency blood drives have been canceled resulting in a projected loss of over 300 voluntary donations. Those lost donations would have supported the transfusion needs of 900 patients across Maryland, DC and Virginia. Inova Blood Donor Services provides blood to 24 hospitals in the region and is urgently requesting donors to give blood at the following locations:
Blood Donor Center Hours – Wednesday, October 2
CenterMed Donor Center Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Dulles Donor Center 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Woodburn Donor Center Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Blood Donor Center Hours – Thursday, October 3
CenterMed Donor Center Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Dulles Donor Center 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Special Hours – Will be open)
Woodburn Donor Center 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Donors are encouraged to make an appointment online at inova.org/donateblood or call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (866-256-6372).
- Photo ID required.
- Allow one hour for your blood donation.
- Donors completing the screening process will receive a $10 gift card.
- For location information: https://www.inovabloodsaves.org/index.cfm?group=page&pgfunction=fixedsites
Media Contact: Rebecca Manarchuck571-434-3656 (office), 571-220-1961 (cell)
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