Donate Blood – Eat for Free April 18, 2011

 

Sweet Tomatoes and theLeeMemorialBloodCenters are teaming up for a blood drive on Thursday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 14084 S. Tamiami Trail,Fort Myers.

All registered donors will receive a coupon for a FREE Sweet Tomatoes’ Meal (no expiration) and aBloodCentergift. 

All blood collected remains in the Lee Memorial Health System to serve your community. Lee Memorial Health System uses 500+ units of blood each week. With both The Children’s Hospital and the only trauma center within a 5-county area, the need for blood locally remains constant, and needs to be replenished daily. All blood types are currently needed.

The requirements to give blood are:

Age:                  At least 17 years old (16 with written parental consent) and in good   general health. There is no upper age limit.

Weight:              Minimum of 115 pounds.
Identification:   Must provide photo I.D. with date of birth.
Food:                 Eat a good meal before giving and drink plenty of fluids.

Medications:    Many medications such as insulin, blood pressure, thyroid, cholesterol, aspirin, antidepressants, and hormone replacement do not necessarily prevent someone from giving blood.

Call 239-343-2333 for more information.

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE BLOOD DRIVES September 2, 2010

Day of Remembrance Blood Drives

In honor of those who died during the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, the Lee Memorial Blood Center Bloodmobiles will be in two different locations for a Day of Remembrance Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 11.  Donors will receive a t-shirt as a token of appreciation.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theater

1380 Royal Palm Sq Blvd, Fort Myers

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Painting Out Loud, Remembering 9/11 with Leoma Lovegrove

Harley Davidson

2160 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Bikers, Blues & Barbecue

Heroes Tribute from 12pm-1pm and Rib Cook Off from 1pm-5pm

Raffles and Live Music too!

“Donating blood is a very tangible, very real way to recognize and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11,” said Nancy Hendrick, Community Relations Coordinator for the Lee Memorial Blood Center. “Blood saves lives.”

All blood collected remains in the Lee Memorial Health System to serve your community. With both The Children’s Hospital and the only trauma center within a 5-county area, the need for blood locally remains constant. We use 500+ units of blood each week which needs to be replenished. All blood types are currently needed.

For more information about these two events or to learn about the requirements to give blood, please call 239-343-2333

GET FREE STUFF WHILE SAVING A LIFE! August 11, 2010

Back to School Blood Drive inside the Edison Mall

 

Lee Memorial Blood Centers is hosting a blood drive at the Edison Mall in front of Dillard’s on Friday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Donors will receive coupons for FREE Chick-Fil-A Sandwich, FREE Starbucks Coffee or Tea, FREE 6-inch Subway Sub, FREE Rita’s Ice and a Buy One-Get One FREE Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet or Sunday Brunch at the Hilton Garden Inn!!!  And of course, cookies and juice!

Additionally, donors will receive discount coupons for Auntie Anne’s, Mia & Maxx, Maki of Japan, Hannoush Jewelers, Yankee Candle Air Freshener & Coupon, Rack Room Shoes, as well as a t-shirt and lunch bag.

All blood collected remains in the Lee Memorial Health System to serve your community. Lee Memorial Health System uses 500+ units of blood each week. With both The Children’s Hospital and the only trauma center within a five county area, the need for blood locally remains constant, and needs to be replenished daily. All blood types are currently needed.

WHAT:           Back to School Blood Drive

WHERE:       Dillard’s @ Edison Mall

                        Fort Myers

WHEN:          Friday, Aug. 20

                        10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

GRAND SLAM BLOOD DRIVE August 2, 2010

Denny’s Restaurant and the Lee Memorial Blood Centers are teaming up for a blood drive on Friday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1306 Del Prado Boulevard S., Cape Coral.

All registered donors will receive a coupon for an Original Grand Slam Breakfast and a Blood Center gift.  Denny’s has been a generous supporter of the Lee Memorial Blood Centers’ drives for several years. 

All blood collected remains in the Lee Memorial Health System to serve your community. Lee Memorial Health System uses 500+ units of blood each week. With both The Children’s Hospital and the only trauma center within a five county area, the need for blood locally remains constant, and needs to be replenished daily. All blood types are currently needed.

The requirements to give blood are:
Age: At least 17 years old (16 with written parental consent) and in good general health. There is no upper age limit.

Weight: Minimum of 115 pounds.
Identification: Must provide photo I.D. with date of birth.
Food: Eat a good meal before giving and drink plenty of fluids.

Medications:  Many medications such as insulin, blood pressure, thyroid, cholesterol, aspirin, antidepressants, and hormone replacement do not necessarily prevent someone from giving blood.

Call 239-343-2333 for questions about donating.

PINT FOR A PINT BLOOD DRIVES July 29, 2010

Donate Blood & Receive a Pint of DQ Ice Cream and T-Shirt!

The Lee Memorial Blood Center and DQ Grill & Chill are teaming up for a bloodmobile drive on the following dates at various locations. Donors will receive a pint of DQ ice cream and a t-shirt.

 

Aug. 5              1 p.m. – 6 p.m.                        3251 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

Aug. 9              1 p.m. – 6 p.m.                        1419 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral

Aug.13             1 p.m. – 6 p.m.                        13250 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers

Aug. 14            1 p.m. – 6 p.m.                        14891 Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers

Aug. 28            1 p.m. – 6 p.m.                        11553 SR 82, Fort Myers

All blood collected remains in the Lee Memorial Health System to serve your community. Lee Memorial Health System uses 500+ units of blood each week. With both The Children’s Hospital and the only trauma center within a five county area, the need for blood locally remains constant, and needs to be replenished daily. All blood types are currently needed.

 

The requirements to give blood are:
Age: At least 17 years old (16 with written parental consent) and in good general health. There is no upper age limit.

Weight: Minimum of 115 pounds.
Identification: Must provide photo I.D. with date of birth.
Food: Eat a good meal before giving and drink plenty of fluids.

Medications:  Many medications such as insulin, blood pressure, thyroid, cholesterol, aspirin, antidepressants, and hormone replacement do not necessarily prevent someone from giving blood.

Call 334-5333 for questions about donating.

A pint of blood can be donated every 56 days

SAVE A LIFE AT THE BLOOD DRIVE AND BONE MARROW SEARCH July 14, 2010

 

Kenny Conidaris, a 17-year-old Estero High School student, enjoys fishing, soccer, hanging out at the beach and playing with his four dogs.

At age 12, he was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, a disease where the bone marrow stops making enough red and white blood cells and platelets for the body. Patients with aplastic anemia are at risk for life-threatening infections or bleeding. Recently Kenny was also diagnosed with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, or PNH, a disease that can stem from aplastic anemia and occurs when abnormal blood-forming stem cells produce red blood cells with a defective protective layer.

Kenny’s father, Ken, explains that Kenny’s current treatment is like putting tape on a hose that leaks—the tape could hold forever or the hose could explode. “One bone marrow transplant could save Kenny’s life,” he says.

Kenny is one of the more than 10,000 people each year with a life-threatening disease who could benefit from a marrow transplant. These tissue types are inherited, but 70 percent of patients do not have a matched donor in their family. Kenny is among that 70 percent and is relying on the National Marrow Donor Program to find a match.

“Many people want to be registered to donate blood marrow, but don’t know how,” says Nancy Hendrick, Community Relations Coordinator for the Lee Memorial Blood Center. “That’s why we’re holding a bone marrow search and blood drive. We want to help increase community awareness of the need for blood and marrow donors, and it would be awesome if we could find a match.”

Anyone age 18 to 60 who is willing to donate to any patient in need and meets the health guidelines can join the Bone Marrow Donor Program registry. Hendrick explains that the process is much simpler than in the past and the majority of donations are done without surgery. “Cells from a person’s mouth are collected with a cotton swab and analyzed to determine if that person is a match with any patient in the registry. Donors never pay for donating and are never paid to donate,” she says.

See if you are a match for free at the Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Search Saturday, July 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lani Kai on Fort Myers Beach. There will be food, prizes and fun! For more information, call the Lee Memorial Blood Center at 239-334-5333.