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Media Advisory: Give Thanks and Give Blood at Inova Blood Donor Services Black Friday Donation Event
Sterling, VA – Take a break from shopping on Black Friday and help us boost the blood supply! We must ensure a steady supply of blood is available for patients in the hospitals we serve during the holiday season. As a thank you, all donors will receive a $10 gift card* of their choice! As always, will…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Helps Save Lives
Donors are always in need Medical emergencies happen every day, and one critical need is blood. Inova Blood Donor Services provides blood to approximately 20 hospitals in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, metropolitan area, including Inova’s five hospitals. “Our goal is to collect 200 units [of blood] per day to support the hospitals we serve,” explains…
Read MoreHalloween Blood Donation Event
Sterling, VA – Blood Shortages are Scary! Help us boost the supply available for patients in our community and join us at our Halloween Center Event on October 31!! As a thank you, all donors will receive a themed long-sleeved Halloween t-shirt*! Plus, we’ll have special snacks (“Frankenfurters,” cupcakes and more!) and decorations! All blood…
Read MoreBoost in Blood Supply Necessary for Community Patients, Inova Blood Donor Services Asks for Help – Hosts 24 Hour Blood Drives
Sterling, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services supplies the majority of local hospitals in the Washington, DC metro region. Summertime is tough for the community’s blood supply, because donor turnout can be low due to vacations and activities with friends and family. Blood products are used daily in hospitals to support patients who are in trauma, actively…
Read MoreBeach Party Themed Donor Event in Centers on Friday, June 29th!
As a thank you for their blood, platelet, plasma, or red cell donation on Friday, June 29th, all donors who complete the screening process will receive a beach towel*. Plus— all donors who donate on June 29th will be automatically entered into a few chances to win opportunities, see below for details: Chance to…
Read MoreMedia Advisory: Inova holding Congressional Blood Drive hosted by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise
Washington, DC – Inova Blood Donor Services is proud to host its second annual Congressional Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, in the foyer of Rayburn House Office Building. The blood drive is being sponsored by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (LA-1st) and will be open to the Capitol Hill…
Read MoreDonate the Gift of Life for Your Chance to Win a Pair of Tickets to the Game of a Lifetime: The NHL Final!!
Sterling, VA – Are you cheering for the Washington Capitals? The Official Blood Collection Agency of the Washington Capitals, Inova Blood Donor Services, is giving fans a unique opportunity to Rock the Red and cheer on the Capitals with a blood donation. Donors who donate at specific blood drives and donor centers over the next few…
Read MoreCritical Need for O Negative Universal Blood Donors for Community Blood Supply
Sterling, VA – Did you know that individuals with O Negative blood are universal donors, but are not universal recipients? Those with O- blood can only receive the same blood type and currently, our community has a critically low supply. Meet Jennifer: Jennifer is a mother, wife, sister, and friend in need of lifesaving blood…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Announces Critical Need for Blood
FALLS CHURCH, VA– Due to high winds today, a blood drive was cancelled which would have collected 100 units. Inova Blood Donor Services is seeking immediate help from blood donors to replace the units to ensure there is an adequate supply of blood for patients in the hospital. There is a critical need for all…
Read MoreMedia Advisory: Give Blood, Get Thanks
Inova Blood Donor Services Holds “Black Friday” Event for Donors Give the gift of life this holiday season. Inova Blood Donor Services is hosting a “Black Friday” Donor Event Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday to ensure an adequate supply of blood during this busy time of year. There are three convenient donor centers participating:…
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