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Family Fun Blood Drive at Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
June 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2023
Contact: Tony Prado 302-657-1756, [email protected], Jennifer Acord, 302-384-3694,
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Blood Bank of Delmarva teams up with Delaware Museum of Nature and Science
Celebrate summer with us
GREENVILLE, Del. – The Blood Bank of Delmarva is teaming up with the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science to hold a blood drive on Saturday, June 24.
The Family Fun Day Blood Drive is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, located at 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807. Eleven of 28 appointments have been filled. That leaves room for anyone who wants to donate blood and then take in a tour of the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science.
The blood drive is part of the museum’s Family Fun Day event from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., which features activities from more than a dozen community organizations, food trucks, and the opening of the summer exhibit Be the Astronaut. Individuals who sign up to donate receive free admission to the museum for the day.
Blood drive coordinator Cathleen Perrotto has been working with BBD Account Manager Gia Rivera to organize this summer draw.
Blood Bank of Delmarva Director, Donor Resources Nicole Pineault says it’s important to partner with other organizations and institutions willing to help BBD maintain collections during the challenging summertime period. Community blood drives like the one being hosted by the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science this weekend help make up for the shortfall caused by high schools and colleges being out of session and not holding blood drives.
Please call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8 or to book an appointment or click here.
About the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science: At the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, discover how nature connects us all in surprising ways. Encouraging our visitors to explore and discover is at the core of what we do, whether it’s through exhibits, events, programs, or connecting with partnering organizations and scientists. Learn more at delmns.org.
About Blood Bank of Delmarva: Founded in 1954, Blood Bank of Delmarva is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community blood bank with a simple mission: saving lives. The Blood Bank of Delmarva, a division of NYBCe, achieves its mission every day by providing safe blood and blood products to all 19 hospitals in Delmarva and relies on over 80,000 volunteer blood donors each year to ensure patients’ needs are met. The Blood Bank of Delmarva distributes over 130,000 blood products annually and operates four donor centers. Each year, the Blood Bank of Delmarva normally hosts over 600 blood drives. These blood drives would not be possible without the commitment of community organizations that volunteer to serve as sponsors or coordinators, which provides opportunities for blood donors to give blood and help patients in need. BBD is a New York Blood Center Enterprises affiliate and a member of AABB and ABC. For more information, please visit delmarvablood.org or follow us at facebook.com/delmarvabloodbank.
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