Pass it on: Sponsor a youth to go to SpiritFest
In the Spirit of Saving Lives
SpiritFest is making waves in Greenville, SC September 1st at 5PM at the Bon Secours Arena!
The Blood Connection is giving blood donors the chance to sponsor a youth to go to SpiritFest! Change a life and save one, at the same time.
Donate blood at any of these blood drives and receive a youth SpiritFest ticket:
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08/25 – Poplar Spring Baptist Church: 4-8PM
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08/31 – Phyllis Wheatley Center: 10A-2:00P
TBC will also be at Black Expo on August 9 and 10 with information about hosting a blood drive in the community. Stop by our booth, we’d love to say hi!
The demand for blood never stops. That’s why our blood donors are essential to saving lives. Be the difference for someone in your community! Sickle cell patients especially rely on blood donations every day from the minority population. It’s important to know about the disease and how you can help. Read this article to learn more.
Blood donors must be healthy, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be 17 years old or 16 with written parental consent. Donors must bring a valid photo ID or Donor ID.
Blood donors are the cool kids
Remember when donating blood used to be cool?
It still is…we’ve heard all the cool kids (older than 16) are doing it. To all the parents who made it through the summer, high five! You did it! Now it’s that time of year when your little ones go back to school, which means you may have a tad more time on your hands. Let’s put that time to good use!
Don’t miss The Blood Connection’s Back to School Promotion at our donation centers all over the Carolinas. For South Carolina folks, we’re helping you take advantage of the tax free weekend (Aug 2-Aug 5).
TBC wants to help pay for those last minute school supplies!
Donate blood August 2-August 4 at any TBC Donation Center and receive a $20 Walmart gift card or contribute that amount to the United Way School Tools Fund!
Local blood donations are especially important during the summer where TBC typically sees a dip in donor turnout. During this time, our donors tend to be very busy finishing out the summer and we understand that blood donation may not be at the front of everyone’s mind. But the demand for blood never stops. That’s why our blood donors are essential to saving lives this week. Be the difference for someone in your community!
Centers are open M-F 7-7pm and on the weekends 7-5pm. Blood donors must be healthy, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be 17 years old or 16 with written parental consent. Donors must bring a valid photo ID.
Click the button below to find a donation center near you.
Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve
Rock ‘n Roll Up Your Sleeve
Donating blood ROCKS! The Blood Connection has partnered with Entercom radio stations 93.3 Planet Rocks, Classic Rock 101.1, and Outback Steakhouse for our Rock ‘n Roll promotion!
Come rock out with us July 16-18 only available in our Upstate and Western N. Carolina centers and select mobile locations!
All blood donors will receive a Rock ‘n Roll t-shirt, a $10 Outback Steakhouse or Walmart gift card, and Free Bloomin’ Onion® Voucher!* Donors can give at any center starting on Thursday, July 16th through Saturday, July 18th. Select Upstate South Carolina and Outback Steakhouse locations will be holding blood drives on Friday, July 17th. Please see the list of locations below for a location near you!
Local blood donations are especially important during this critical time of the summer where TBC typically sees a dip in donor turnout. During this week, our donors are usually on vacation, visiting family, or chilling by the pool, and we understand that blood donation may not be at the front of everyone’s mind. But the demand for blood never stops. That’s why our blood donors are essential to saving lives this week. Be the difference for someone in your community!
*T-Shirts available while supplies last. Gift Card will vary upon location and availability.
Gift Cards & Appetizer Voucher provided by
Find a Center Near You
Thur, July 16 – Sat, July 18
Center Hours
Thur-Fri: 8am-6pm
Sat: 7am-5pm
South Carolina Centers
Anderson Mall
Thur-Fri: 2-7pm
Sat: 12-5pm
North Carolina Centers
Find a Mobile Blood Drive
Click on the Location Name to make an appointment.
Friday, July 17
2-7pm
Walmart Boiling Springs |
4000 Highway 9 |
Walmart Laurens |
917 East Main St. |
Walmart Simpsonville |
3950 Grandview Dr. |
4-8pm
Outback Gaffney |
945 Factory Shops Blvd |
Outback Greenwood |
454 Bypass 72 NW |
Outback Hendersonville |
250 Mitchelle Drive |
Saturday, July 18
9am-2pm
Devenger Place Community |
302 Paddock Drive, Greer, SC |
10am-2:30pm
Lake Keowee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram |
10815 Clemson Blvd. Seneca, SC |
10am-3pm
Harley Davidson Anderson |
4110 Clemson Blvd. |
Celebrate Freedom Week
Give your Neighbor Life and Liberty
While some will be celebrating the July 4 holiday with fireworks and barbecues, local hospital patients in need of blood transfusions won’t have the same freedom.
Celebrate Independence Day with TBC
June 30th-July 6 by donating blood at any center or mobile location.
We call it Freedom Week! All donors will receive a Freedom Week t-shirt and 2 movie tickets!
*shirts are while supplies last
Local blood donations are especially important during this critical time of the summer where TBC typically sees a dip in donor turnout. During this week, our donors are usually on vacation, visiting family, or chilling by the pool, and we understand that blood donation may not be at the front of everyone’s mind. But the demand for blood never stops. That’s why our blood donors are essential to saving lives this holiday week. Be the difference for someone in your community!
Click here to find a donation center near you. Take note – on July 4, our centers will be closing at 3 PM. Search by zip code to find a nearby mobile drive from June 30-July 6 by clicking on the button below.
Retired U.S. Navy Man Donates 400+ Times
A Lifetime of Service
86-year-old Harvey Spencer has spent his entire life serving his community. His service started when he joined the Navy in the 1950s for the Korean War. During a tumultuous time in U.S. history, Spencer stepped up. And he’s continued to do so. Now retired from the Navy, he’s donated blood more than 400 times, saving lives in a different way.
Among the many things that Spencer learned after joining the Navy is the importance of donating blood. Because of the war, there was an urgent need for blood. When asked to give, he did. After traveling the world with the Navy for many years, he retired about 20 years ago, when he began donating blood locally.
Noticing that he was a frequent donor, a long-time TBC employee asked Spencer to donate platelets. In true Spencer fashion, he said yes, wanting to do anything to help. A local girl in need of platelets also motivated him to learn more about platelet donation.
The rest…is history. Spencer now donates platelets twice a month at the Seneca Donation Center. He says he loves the fellowship and the staff who take good care of him; a true compliment from someone who knows the deep impact of true camaraderie.
The vivid images of his fellow military members at war remind Spencer of the importance of donating. He has this simple, Nike-esque quote for anyone who hasn’t donated before.
“Just do it.”
To Spencer, it’s that easy. You too could be a loyal donor like Spencer. Whatever your reason, local hospital patients need your donation. TBC is thankful that Spencer chose TBC to be the place where he continues his community service. With more than 400 donations, he’s saved hundreds of lives. Thank you Harvey Spencer, a hero inside and out!