Note to media: For media interested in speaking with representatives from Versiti, Brewers Community Foundation Executive Director Cecelia Gore, or capturing broll of the blood drive, please RSVP to Kristin Paltzer 262-388-1909 or kpaltzer@versiti.org. Media should park in Brewers 2 Lot and enter at the Left Field Gate, taking the elevator to Club Level.
"Summer is an incredibly challenging time for the local blood supply, and unfortunately, the need for blood does not take a vacation," said Jasmine M. Johnson, area vice president and senior director of donor services at Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin. "Heading into the 4th of July holiday, we know that people will be out celebrating and taking a well-deserved break. Before you head out the door that week, we hope you can take an hour to donate blood and give Wisconsin hospital patients a happier and healthier future."
Donors can schedule an appointment to donate blood by calling 1-877-BE-A-HERO (1-877-232-4376) or visiting Versiti.org.
- The donation process, including registration and testing, takes about an hour. Because your body constantly replaces blood and fluids, blood donation doesn't take a significant toll on the human body.
- There is no substitute for blood donation — blood cannot be manufactured. It can only come from volunteer donors.
- Roughly 40 percent of Americans can donate blood, but only about 3 percent do so.
Anyone 17 or older in good health and meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to donate blood. Parental consent is required for 16-year-olds to donate. Appointments are preferred to ensure a quick and convenient donation, but walk-in donors are also welcome.
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About Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Milwaukee that specializes in blood services, esoteric diagnostic testing, organ, tissue and stem cell donation, medical services and leading-edge research. We advance patient care by delivering lifesaving products and services. For more information, visit versiti.org/Wisconsin.
About Brewers Community Foundation (BCF)
Brewers Community Foundation harnesses the pride, passion and commitment of Brewers fans, players and other supporters to positively impact the lives of children and their families in the Greater Milwaukee area and throughout Wisconsin. For more than a decade, BCF has generated more than $55 million to support local non-profits in the areas of health, education, recreation and basic needs. Approximately 200 non-profit organizations receive funding annually through the Foundation’s initiatives. Visit brewers.com/BCF to learn about ways you can join the team that goes to bat for those in need.