MEDIC Regional Blood Center is partnering with Bruster’s ice cream to start the Pint for a Pint promotion on June 26-27 to increase inventory.
Due to inventory levels being low, MEDIC needs to increase stock heading into July 4 week. The platelet inventory also remains low.
MEDIC and Bruster’s Ice Cream will be providing coupons for donors who donate on June 26-27 for a pint of ice cream. Donors will also receive a beach towel and Texas Roadhouse coupon.
MEDIC offers several special incentives specifically for platelet donors including daily e-gift cards, MEDIC platelet punch card program and the daily MEDIC gift. Platelet donors must make an appointment by calling 865-521-2684.
Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app or by calling 865-524-3074.
MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for 25 hospitals including Blount Memorial, Covenant Health System, East TN Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare and UT Medical Center. MEDIC recruits blood donors in 23 counties.
As a reminder, the blood, platelets, and plasma products on the shelves now are what would be used in a trauma event, and it takes at least three days for donated blood to be processed and ready for distribution.
MEDIC is an independent, nonprofit organization. Products donated through MEDIC truly help community members in East TN and Southeastern Kentucky. Products donated through any other collection activity/organization do not stay in East TN or Southeastern Kentucky. Those products are shipped out of the area and nationally.
Visit www.medicblood.org for more information.