TBC in the news
Demand for convalescent plasma triples as COVID-19 cases rise: WIS 10 (SC)
As COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations continue to rise, the demand for convalescent plasma, a well-known treatment for those battling the virus, has skyrocketed.
Donors across the mountains give the gift of blood in annual Holiday Blood Drive: WLOS (NC)
Less than a week from Christmas, people from across the mountains visited local hospitals to give a different sort of gift.
Swamp Rabbits hockey home opening weekend includes blood drive, new regulations to promote fans health and safety: WSPA (SC)
The Swamp Rabbits Hockey team is holding their home opening weekend complete with a night to honor local first responders and heros, a blood drive Saturday and new safety regulations.
Hubbell Lighting hosts blood and convalescent plasma donation drive Dec. 4: Greenville Journal (SC)
Hubbell Lighting, in partnership with The Blood Connection, is inviting the public and local businesses to participate in a blood and convalescent plasma donation drive on Friday, Dec. 4. The event will take place at Hubbell’s 701 Millennium Blvd. campus.
New blood donation site opens in Greenville: WITN (NC)
With the need for blood growing every day, you can now help by visiting a new donation site in Greenville.
Greenville sports teams partner with The Blood Connection to encourage plasma donations: WSPA (SC)
The Upstate continues to find ways to support each other throughout the coronavirus crisis. In Greenville on Friday, those who have recovered from the virus were able to help those who are still fighting COVID-19.
Cannon Memorial, Watauga Medical Center choose new blood provider: Avery Journal Times (NC)
The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for Cannon Memorial Hospital locations and Watauga Medical Center locations on Oct. 1, 2020.
Clemson, USC students setting aside competition for this year’s blood drive event: WSPA 7 (SC)
Clemson’s annual “Blood Bowl” event is being retooled this year to address COVID-19 issues.
Upstate Giving: SC Biz News (SC)
As COVID-19 cuts into sports seasons and tickets sales, business leaders of Greenville’s professional baseball, hockey and soccer teams met last week to raise awareness for “Unite to Fight,” a plasma donation drive.
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