Springfield, MO – November 17, 2022, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area healthcare facilities, is offering blood donors the opportunity to help others and pick up one of the hottest gifts of the holiday season. One lucky donor that gives at a CBCO donor center on Wednesday, November 23 will win a new iPhone 14.
 
All participants who donate during the Thanks-for-Giving Blood Drive, will be automatically entered into a drawing for an all new, unlocked 128GB midnight iPhone 14. Valued at more than $800. The Thanks-for-Giving Blood Drive is sponsored by Certified Financial Advisor, Michael Vaughn with Pinnacle Family Advisors. Donors will also receive a Kansas City Chiefs T-shirt, while supplies last.
 
The Thanks-for-Giving blood drive is only available at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Donor Centers. Special donation hours are in effect on Wednesday, November 23, with the Springfield Donor Center open from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
 
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Donor Centers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, November 25, CBCO’s Springfield Donor Center will be open for apheresis appointments only.
 
“The holiday season represents a time when blood donations can fall off and blood inventory levels for local hospitals can become low,” CBCO Media Relations Representative Michelle Teter said. “The Thanks-for-Giving blood drive gives the community the opportunity to provide some support and goodwill for their friends, family, and neighbors during a time when most of us can give thanks for our good health. The need for blood never takes a holiday, so thanks to our local community partner, Michael Vaughn with Pinnacle Family Advisors, we are able to offer our donors a chance to win the hot new iPhone when they give the gift of life in preparation for a holiday weekend.”
 
To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org/donate-blood.
 
As the holiday season approaches, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks wants to thank the thousands of blood donors, volunteers and advocates that are directly responsible for saving local lives every day. Thank you for giving life to your community.