Since part of a good education is learning to give, select Wal-Mart stores are hosting “Back To School' blood drives. Donors can help stock local hospital shelves with lifesaving blood and enjoy a $10 Wal-Mart Gift Card to stock up on school supplies.
On August 1 – 3 The Big Red Bus will be at various Wal-Mart locations. Appointments will be honored and walk-ins are welcome.
Pace Wal-Mart:
August 1 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.
August 3 from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m.For details visit
For details on other locations visit oneblood.org/walmart or call 888-936-6283.
All donors will also receive a wellness check-up of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including a cholesterol screening. Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Photo ID is required. To learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type visit oneblood.org.
The summer months are a time of increased need for blood donations. School is out, families are traveling and the heat is on, all of which impact our local blood supply.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Back to School blood drives at Wal-Mart