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Pass it on: Sponsor a youth to go to SpiritFest

Pass it on: Sponsor a youth to go to SpiritFest

Jul 30, 2019 | cBlog, Education, Events

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: 

 

  • 08/25 – Poplar Spring Baptist Church: 4-8PM 

  • 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.

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Blood donors are the cool kids

Blood donors are the cool kids

Jul 26, 2019 | cBlog, Promotions

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.

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Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve

Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve

Jul 2, 2019 | cBlog, Promotions

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

Celebrate Freedom Week

Jun 24, 2019 | cBlog, Promotions

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.

 

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Retired U.S. Navy Man Donates 400+ Times

Retired U.S. Navy Man Donates 400+ Times

Jun 21, 2019 | cBlog, Donor Spotlight, Education

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!

Sundae for Sunday

Sundae for Sunday

Jun 12, 2019 | cBlog, Promotions

We all scream for ice cream!

TBC is putting a sweet spin on Sundays this Summer (wow, say that 5 times fast) with our Sundae for Sunday promotion! On every Sunday June-August, all blood donors will enjoy a $20 gift card to a local ice cream shop! You’re welcome…

This promotion is only available at our 7 TBC Donation Centers. On Sundays we’re open from 7am to 5pm. Just donate blood (includes plasma and platelets) and you’ve got your ticket to a local sweet treat! 

Participating Ice Cream Shops (not subject to change):

Asheville

Ultimate Ice Cream

Spartanburg

Hub City Scoops

Greenville

Luna Rosa

Seneca

N the Midst Ice Cream

Greenwood

Bruster’s

Easley

Good Karma Ice Cream

Raleigh

Fresh

Donors will receive 2 $10 gift cards to be used at the locations listed above depending on the center locations, while supplies last. All donors must bring a valid photo ID and be 16 years old with parental consent, 17 years old without. Click the button below to make an appointment (recommended but not necessary). To find the nearest center, click here.

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