Posts Tagged ‘blood donation’
Halloween 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 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: 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:…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Partners with Blood Centers of America to Help Las Vegas Victims
Falls Church, VA,– In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, Inova Blood Donor Services is partnering with Blood Centers of America (BCA) to ensure the city’s blood needs are met. Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by this tragic event and we are working with local…
Read MoreA 2-Year-Old’s Fight for Life, Fairfax Connection
Now 2 years old, baby Audrey Bryan of Vienna is a happy little girl who will soon begin ballet lessons as she returns to her normal life. Read more.
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services and Loudoun County Public Schools to Educate Students About Blood Donation
Schools Adding Blood Donation Education to Curriculum Falls Church, VA – (July 8, 2011) – Beginning in September, public high schools across Loudoun County will have a new addition to the Health and Driver Education curriculum: blood donation and collection information. Currently, less than 38 percent of the general population is eligible to donate blood,…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services’ Inaugural Short Film Competition a Success
Winning Videos from High School Students to Be Used for Future Education Falls Church, VA – (June 20, 2011) – Inova Blood Donor Services is proud to announce the winners of its first short film competition, a contest open to high school students and designed to raise awareness of the importance of blood donation. Kenneth…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Unveils New Bloodmobile
New Equipment Allows for Additional Double Red Cell Donation Falls Church, VA – (February 18, 2011) – Inova Blood Donor Services has added a new bloodmobile to its fleet, one with additional space to allow for more double red cell donations. Double red cell donation is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Celebrates National Blood Donor Month
January Marks National Observation; Inova Encourages New and Existing Donors to Give Blood During Winter Months Falls Church, VA- (January 3, 2011) – Inova Blood Donor Services is celebrating National Blood Donor Month this January by thanking its donors and the many organizations that host blood drives. This month is an opportunity for donor centers…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services and George Mason University Double Number of Donors at CAA Challenge
Inova Sets New Record for Most Number of Units Collected in One Day Falls Church, VA – (November 30, 2010) – Monday, Nov. 15 marked a day to remember for the students, staff and volunteers of Inova Blood Donor Services and George Mason University. More than 850 people came out to donate during the ninth…
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