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Blood Facts… Did you know? • Both O Negative and B Negative are rare. Only 7 % of the population has O Negative and only 1% has B Negative. • Like eye color, blood type is inherited. • There is no substitute for blood. • Blood is needed for emergencies and for patients with cancer and leukemia. • A single blood donation can be separated into blood components and can save the lives of about 3 people. • Blood components are red cells, platelets and plasma.
Northwest Florida Blood Services honors two ABC Awards of Excellence winners
Pensacola, Florida – Northwest Florida Blood Services has received word from America’s Blood Centers that Kia Autosport of Pensacola was recognized as the Corporation of the Year and Clyde Parazine, blood donor and Donor Chair for Olive Baptist Church, has received the Larry Frederick Award.
America’s Blood Centers is North America’s network of non-profit community blood centers located in 45 states andCanada operating over 600 donor centers. Members provide blood products and services to more that 3,500 hospitals. Each year membership submits nominations that reflect excellence in services and support from their community.
Kia Autosport General Manager, Jessica Lee and Clyde Parazine will attend the presentation of awards during the Awards of Excellence banquet on March 21 at the ABC’s Annual Meeting in Arlington, Virginia.
Ms. Lee was cited for her generous donation of a car to support the Drive For Life Blood Drive to help increase blood awareness and blood donations. She has supported the blood center with the gift of a car for the past four years. Each year a lucky blood donor wins the car. Clyde is a 33 gallon blood donor and Olive Baptist Church Donor Chair. He organizes blood drives and recruits blood donors at the church. His vision and support helped build the blood center located at 1999 East Nine Mile Road.
The Corporation of the Year Award recognizes a corporation that has increased blood awareness through support of blood drives. The Larry Frederick Award gives recognition to an individual for his/her contribution to the independent volunteer blood community. Larry Frederick, a police officer, while on duty was struck by a car, permanently disabled, received blood and has dedicated his life to helping recruit blood donors and increase blood awareness.
Northwest Florida Blood Services, your community blood center, provides blood to local hospitals for their patients from Pensacola to Panama City. It has collection centers located in Pensacola, Ft Walton and Panama City. Learn about your community blood center at www.nfbcblood.org or for information call 850-473-3853.
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WEAR ABC TV 3 KICKS OFF NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 BLOOD DRIVE AND HOLDS DRAWING FOR 2011 KIA SOUL DONATED BY PENSCOLA KIA AUTOSPORT AT TV STUDIOS 4990 MOBILE HIGHWAY
The Winners Are:
Pictured Winner of 2011 KIA SOUL Ronald Bass, Jr. and wife Katy. Both Ronald and wife Katy are Sr. Airman based at Hurlburt Field in Ft Walton. Congratulations to our winners! Gift card winners were from Cantonment and Gulf Breeze, Fl.
JOIN US AND SUPPORT PATIENTS WHO NEED BLOOD
Pensacola, Florida- January 1, 2012 – Northwest Florida Blood Services announces the WEAR ABC TV 3 National Blood Donor Month Blood Drive Friday, January 6 at TV studios located at 4990 Mobile Highway from 7am to 6pm. January is National Blood Donor Month and throughout the nation blood donations are low. Blood donors and first time blood donors are encouraged to help support their community blood center and hospital patients by giving the Gift of Life.
Blood donors who have donated twice from June through December are awaiting the drawing of the 2011 KIA Soul to be held at the blood drive. The grand winner will win the 2011 KIA SOUL donated by Pensacola KIA AUTOSPORT and first and second place winners will receive $250 and $150 gas cards, respectively. Eligibility rules are posted on www.nfbcblood.org
All blood donors will receive a limited edition special National Blood Donor t shirt and enjoy lunch provided by SUBWAY from 11am to 1pm. All blood types are welcome especially O Negative. There is no substitute for blood.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 years of age with guardian consent, weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and be in good health. It just takes a few minutes to save a life. Join us.
Northwest Florida Blood Services, your community blood center, provides blood to Pensacola Naval Hospital, Eglin Air Force Base Hospital and all local community hospitals. Support your community blood center.
Participating centers for the WEAR ABC TV 3 National Blood Donor Month Blood Drives are: Pensacola 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 East Nine Mile Road 8am to 6pm
Ft Walton Beach 405 NE Racetrack Road 8am to 6pm
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Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Blood Drives in Honor of Martin Luther King Day And to Support National Blood Donor Month
Blood Donors and First Time Donors Are Invited To Give Blood to Help Friends and Families in local Hospitals
Monday, January 16 at all Centers
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Pensacola, Florida- January 10, 2012 – Northwest Florida Blood Services holds blood drives in honor of Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 16 at all centers in Pensacola, Ft Walton Beach, and Panama City. Blood donors and first time blood donors are invited to give the gift of life to help friends and families in need of blood at local hospitals.
Blood Donors will receive a $10 Gift Card and a Wendy’s Frosty Token with each donation. You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with guardian consent, weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and are in good health. Each blood donor receives a wellness check and a cholesterol screening.
January is National Blood Donor Month and your blood donations are needed to help support surgeries, emergencies, those fighting cancer and other illnesses. All blood types welcome especially O Negative. Check our website for details at www.nfbcblood.org or give us a call for information at 850-473-3853.
Blood Center Location and times:
• Pensacola • 2209 N. 9th Avenue Center 10am to 7pm • 1999 East Nine Mile Road Center 8am-7pm JOIN 98.7 FM CAT COUNTRY LIVE REMOTE 10am-1pm 9 Mile Road
• Ft Walton Beach • 405 NE Racetrack Road 10am-7pm
• Panama City • 2696 MLK Blvd Center 10am-7pm • Bay Medical Center615 N. Bonita Avenue 10am-7pm
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DUNKIN' DONUTS HOLDS NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH BLOOD DRIVES
Friday January 13 Dunkin' Donuts Holds National Blood Donor Month Blood Drive Pensacola Centers 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 E Nine Mile Road Center 8am -6pm
Give the Gift of Life and Celebrate National Blood Donor Month Receive A coupon for cup of Coffee and Donut, a $5 gift Card plus a Coffee Travel Mug
Saturday Jan 14– Drive in to Dunkin' Donuts located at 1133 Airport Boulevard from 7am to 12 noon Give the Gift of Life and Join the Celebration and receive the coupon, $5 Gift Card plus a Coffee Travel Mug
Helping Support National Blood Donor Month Provides Needed Blood To Patients and Families in our local Hospitals. All blood types welcome especially O Negative
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Northwest Florida Blood Services and Baptist Hospital Kick Off Partnership with Holiday Hero Blood Drive Wednesday December 21
Be A Holiday Hero and Give Someone the Gift of Life Pensacola, Florida- December 12, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services and Baptist Health Care kick off their partnership with a Holiday Hero Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 21. Florida Blood Services Regional Vice President Jeanne Dariotis and CEO Don Doddridge announced that Northwest Florida Blood Services, a division of Florida Blood Services, is officially the primary provider of blood and blood products to Baptist Health Care effective January 1, 2012. Ms. Dariotis said,” Employees and administrative staff welcomed the good news of partnering with our friends at Baptist once again”.
Baptist Health Care President/CEO Al Stubblefield said ” the partnership with Northwest Florida Blood Services will enhance the timeliness of procuring blood at the local level to meet the needs of our patients and improving the quality of life”. “We support the partnership with Northwest Florida Blood Services as we continue to give the highest quality of care to our patients”, commented Stubblefield. Northwest Florida Blood Services will provide blood to Baptist Hospital, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Jay Hospital and Atmore Community Hospital.
Northwest Florida Blood Services is the primary provider of blood to 26 hospitals across the Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City including hospitals in South Alabama.
Join us for the December 21 blood drive located at the Baptist Medical Towers Entrance at E Street and Avery Street between 7am and 4pm. Blood donors and first time donors are invited to participate in the blood drive. Each blood donor receives a wellness check, cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type. Blood donors will receive a special t shirt and will be entered in a drawing to win movie passes and gift cards. Donors must weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and be in good health. You are eligible to donate at 16 years of age with written parental consent. Let’s save lives together.
For more information call 850-473-3853
Holds Holiday Wal-Mart Gift Card Blood Drives Support Your Community and Give the Gift of Life You Can Be A Holiday Hero in Someone’s Life
Thursday Dec 22 and Friday Dec 23 Northwest Florida Blood Services holds Holiday Wal Mart Gift Card Blood Drives in Pensacola, Ft Walton and Panama City Centers. Blood donors are encouraged to support community holiday blood needs by donating the Gift of Life on Thursday December 22 from 8am to 6pm and Friday December 23 from 8am to 5pm at blood center locations. Each donor will receive a $5 Wal Mart gift card.
Along with receiving a gift card, each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type. First time blood donors are welcome. Blood types with increased needs are O Negative, and platelet donors.
Blood Center locations include: Pensacola 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 East Nine Mile Road Ft Walton Beach Center 405 NE Racetrack Road Panama City Center 2696 Martin Luther King Boulevard/Hwy 77 Panama City Bay Medical Center Donor Room 615 N Bonita Avenue 9am-4pm (Thurs Only)
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, are in good health and have a picture ID. There is no substitute for blood and members of the community are encouraged to donate and help friends, families, and babies who need blood this holiday weekend.
Bloodmobile Drive locations include: Thursday Dec 22- Wal Mart stores in Pace, Niceville, Panama City Beach Supercenter 12-6pm Friday Dec 23- Wal Mart stores: Pensacola – Creighton, Hwy 29, Navy Boulevard and Blue Angel also in Navarre, Panama City Callaway, and Defuniak Springs
The 2011 KIA SOUL Donate 2x Drive for Life blood drive is coming to a close and now is the time to make a donation. Blood donors who donate between June and December 31, 2011 and make two donations will be entered into the drawing to win the 2011 KIA SOUL donated by Pensacola KIA Autosport. Donors may donate 2 whole blood donations, 2 platelet donations or a combination of 1 whole blood and 1 platelet or 1 double red cell donation. The drawing will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012. The first runner up will receive a $250 gas card and the 2nd runner up will receive a $150 gas card. Check the rules <Here>
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 years old with consent, weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and be in good health. For additional information please call 850-473-3853.
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PRESS RELEASE Northwest Florida Blood Services Announces WMBB NEWS 13 ABC and John Lee Nissan/Mazda will Hold A “Holiday Hero Blood Donor” Blood Drive Friday, December 2 10am to 2pm
Be A LifeSaver! Join us!
Panama City, Florida- November 25, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services announces a special Holiday Hero Blood Donor Blood Drive sponsored by WMBB NEWS 13 ABC and John Lee Nissan/Mazda on Friday, December 2 from 10am to 2pm at the car dealership located at 100 East 23rd Street.
Blood Donors will receive a limited edition Holiday Hero Blood Donor t shirt and will be entered to win a $25.00 gift card drawing. Each blood donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type. You are eligible to donate if you are 16 years of age with consent, weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and be in good health.
Northwest Florida Blood Services, your community blood center, provides blood to patients in both Bay Medical Center and Gulf Coast Medical Center. There is no substitute for blood. Patients, friends and families need this special gift to help them through surgeries, emergencies and cancer treatments each day and especially in the holiday season. Your time and support as a blood donor gives life to others.
Join us at John Lee Nissan/Mazda and give the Gift of Life. For more information check our website at www.nfbcblood.org or call 850-785-9398. Find us on Facebook and be a friend.
Still time to enter the Pensacola KIA AUTOSPORT Drive for Life, Donate 2x to enter the January 6 drawing for a 2011 KIA SOUL. See the website for drawing information at www.nfbcblood.org or call 850-473-3853.Find us on Facebook and be a friend.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Hooters Tailgaters Bloodmobile Drives Saturday November 26 at Select Restaurants Blood Donors will receive $10 Food and Beverage Certificate and Be Entered to Win A Tailgater Prize Pensacola, Florida- November 21, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services holds Hooters Tailgaters Bloodmobile Drives at select restaurants on Saturday, November 12 from 12 noon to 5pm. Each blood donor will receive a $10 Food and Beverage Certificate and be entered into a drawing to win a Tailgater Prize Package. The Tailgater Prize Package will include a grill and folding chairs.
Bloodmobiles will be located at the following locations on Saturday, November 26, 12 noon to 5pm.
Participating restaurants include:
• Hooters of Pensacola (Cordova Mall) 5052 Bayou Boulevard and Hooters on Pensacola Beach Quietwater Road
• Hooters of Crestview 180 Cracker Barrel Drive
• Hooters of Destin 15015 Emerald Coast Parkway
• Hooters of Panama City Beach 1136 Thomas Drive
There is no substitute for blood. Patients in our local hospitals need this special gift to help them through surgeries, emergencies and cancer treatments this holiday weekend. Your time and support as a blood donor gives life to others. Northwest Florida Blood Services, your community blood center, provides blood to over 20 hospitals from Pensacola to Panama City.
Each blood donor receives a wellness check, cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type, You are eligible at 16 years of age with parental consent, must weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and be in good health. It only takes a few minutes to save a life.
Make this a Thanks for Giving special time to donate.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Tailgaters Blood Drive Party at Centers Friday, November 18 from 8am to 5pm Sponsored by Hooters….Enjoy Famous Hooter’s Wings for Lunch Give the Gift of Life and Receive Tailgater Gifts! Join Us!
Northwest Florida Blood Services holds Tailgaters Blood Drive Party on Friday, November 18 from 8am to 5pm at its centers in Pensacola, Ft Walton and Panama City sponsored by Hooters. Give the gift of life, come dressed in your favorite team’s gear and enjoy the famous Hooter’s Wings for lunch. Whole blood and platelet donors receive a red Kia Travel Cup and double red Cymbal donors receive a folding football/camper chair. All donors are entered in a drawing to win a grand Tailgater Prize which includes a grill and chairs. Drawing to be held November 27.
There is no substitute for blood and patients in our local hospitals need this special gift to help them through surgeries, emergencies and cancer treatments. Your time and support as a blood donor gives life to others. Northwest Florida Blood Services, your community blood center, provides blood to over 20 hospitals from Pensacola to Panama City.
Each blood donor receives a wellness check, cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type, You are eligible at 16 years of age with parental consent, must weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and be in good health. It only takes a few minutes to save a life.
Still time to enter the Pensacola KIA AUTOSPORT Drive for Life, Donate 2x to enter the January 6 drawing for a 2011 KIA SOUL. See the website for drawing information at www.nfbcblood.org or call 850-473-3853.
Join us for the Friday November 18 Tailgater Blood Drive Party at these blood center locations:
Locations:
Pensacola 1999 East Nine Mile Road 8am to 5pm 2209 N. 9th Avenue 8am to 5pm
Ft Walton 405 NE Racetrack Road 8am to 5pm
Panama City 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd/Hwy 77 8am to 5pm
Meet Seattle Mariner Milton’s Charles Jimenez Up and Coming New Player Friday November 18 at Pensacola Northwest Florida Blood Services Donor Centers! Join us. Stop by our Donor Room on 9th Ave Friday 11/18 from 11am-12:30pm or to our 9 Mile Road Donor Room from 1pm -2:30pm and meet Seattle Mariners Charles Jimenez!! He is available for photos, autographs and will donate an autographed Mariners Bat for a donor drawing.
Charles Jimenez is contracted with the Seattle Mariners. Drafted out of high school last year at Milton High. His position on the field is left outfielder. Charles, one of the youngest players on the team, is only 18 years old. While Charles is home on his off time he likes to volunteer his time helping disabled children in schools. Charles ‘s hometown is Milton Florida, he grew up playing ball for Gospel Projects and Milton community Center and also spends time on Saturdays playing ball in Bagdad, Florida on a men’s softball league. Charles will be returning to start the season with the Seattle Mariners Jan 2012. Charles has been quoted as being one of the up and running new players and is expected to do big things this year.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds KIA DAY BLOOD DRIVE Pensacola Centers
$10 Gift Card and Special KIA T-Shirt Enter to Win 2011 KIA SOUL Friday September 23 8am to 5pm Cat Country 98.7 FM Live Remote Nine Mile Road Center
Pensacola –September 16, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds the KIA Day Blood Drive on Friday, September 23 from 8am to 5pm at the 2209 N. 9th Avenue Center and the 1999 E. Nine Mile Road Center. Blood Donors will receive a $ 10 gift card, special KIA t-shirt and be entered to win a 2011 KIA SOUL sponsored by Pensacola’s KIA AUTOSPORT. Meet Cat Country 98.7 FM radio personalities at the Nine Mile Road Center from 8:00 to 11:30 AM.
Blood Donors and first time donors are encouraged to drop by the centers this Friday and give the gift of life. Each donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type. Actual draw time is about 5 to 7 minutes. Be a Life Saver and take the time to make a blood donation and save a life.
All types are welcome especially O Negative and Platelet donors.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
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Monday Movie Madness Monday, September 26
Save up to 3 lives and help boost the community blood supply. As an added bonus, donors will take home a FREE general admission movie ticket when they give blood. Only at...
Pensacola | 2209 N. 9th Avenue Pensacola | 1999 East Nine Mile Road Fort Walton | 405 E. Racetrack Boulevard Panama City | 2696 Martin Luther King Boulevard Bay Medical Donor Center | 615 N. Bonita Ave in Panama City
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Northwest Florida Blood Services BEACH TOWEL FRIDAY September 16 8am to 5pm Centers in Pensacola, Ft Walton and Panama City Donate 2x and Enter to Win the 2011 KIA SOUL
Pensacola, Florida- September 12, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services will hold Beach Towel Friday, A Last Call for Summer, special blood drive at its centers in Pensacola, Ft Walton and Panama City on Friday, September 16 from 8am to 5pm. Blood donors have the opportunity to help save lives by making a blood donation for those in need in local hospitals. Each blood donor will receive a surfer beach towel, wellness check and a free cholesterol screening.
Northwest Florida Blood Services partnering with Pensacola KIA Autosport invite all blood donors to participate in the Donate 2x Drive for Life to be entered in the drawing of a 2011 KIA Soul. Blood donors are automatically entered to win the KIA soul by either giving two whole blood donations, donating platelets two times or making a red cell donation. For information call 850-473-3853 or check the website at www.nfbcblood.org
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 years old with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and are in good health. Patients need blood each day. Join us. All types are needed.
Locations:
Pensacola: - 1999 East Nine Mile Road 8am to 5pm 2209 N. 9th Avenue 8am to 5pm
Ft Walton: - 405 NE Racetrack Road 8am to 5pm
Panama City: - 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd 8am to 5pm
How will you remember the tragic events from nearly 10 yeas ago? This week, NFBS is encouraging to blood donors to be a part of a lifesaving remembrance event: the “I Remember 9-11” blood drive. In remembrance of 9-11, specially designed 9-11 t-shirts will serve as a thank you to blood donors as they give the gift of life in honor of those whose lives were lost or affected by the 9-11 attacks. The “I Remember 9-11” blood drive begins Tuesday, September 6 and runs through Sunday, September 11. All blood types are welcome, especially O Neg, B Neg and platelet donors.
For more information, click here or dial 850.473.3853
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Blood Needs: B Negative, B Positive, O Negative, O Positive, Platelets……needs facing Labor Day Weekend. All types welcome. Big Push….to get blood donors come to WEAR ABC TV 3 studios located at 4990 Mobile Highway on Friday Sept 2 from 7am to 6pm before the holiday. ….It’s WEAR ABC TV 3 Annual Pre Labor Day Blood Drive 8am to 5pm Special t shirt DONATION NATION and SUBWAY FOR LUNCH from 11am to 1:30pm. Eligible if 16 yrs old, weigh 110 pounds, picture ID and good health.
LABOR DAY BLOOD Mobile Drives Sept 5 MONDAY WAL Mart $5 Gift Card Day
Pensacola - Wal Mart 12-6pm Hwy 29, and Blue Angel Parkway Pace – Wal Mart 12-6pm Hwy 90 Gulf Breeze – Wal Mart Gulf Breeze Parkway Ft Walton - Wal Mart on Beale Parkway 12-6 De Funiak – Wal Mart Freeport Road Panama City – Wal Mart Panama City at Callaway Tyndall Parkway
OPEN MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5 LABOR DAY Pensacola Blood Center located at 1999 East Nine Mile Road 8am to 6pm
Make it a Labor of Love and give a blood donation. Lots of emergencies occur during holiday weekends and is opportunity to support your local hospitals . Blood goes local hospitals in the Panhandle. Telephone 850-473-3853 Find Us on Facebook or our website at www.nfbcblood.org Look for Sept Special Promotions to Thank Blood Donors. Schedule a blood drive for your group, business, church or organization. Join us!
Make donating blood a labor of love. Come out to WEAR TV ABC Channel 3 Studios this Friday for our Pre Labor Day blood drive and help fight holiday blood shortages!
WHEN: Friday, September 2, 2011 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
WHERE: WEAR TV ABC Channel 3 Main Studio 4990 Mobile Highway | Pensacola All donors will receive a limited-edition t-shirt (see photo).Subway sandwiches will be available after 11:00 am. Snacks and drinks will also be provided. Donors will also receive a "Donation Nation" tee at participating donor centers on Friday, September 2nd.
See website for additional Pre Labor Day blood drives. For more information on this event or other special promotions, visit www.nfbcblood.org. Find us on facebook!
August 22 – 26 Daily Donor Drawings Two Night Stay at Panama City Beach Sleep Inn & Suites
Donate blood this week and you could earn yourself a relaxing getaway! Northwest Florida Blood Services is partnering with Panama City Beach Sleep Inn & Suites to sponsor daily drawings for a two night stay at the Inn located at 9201 Front Beach Road in Panama City. Blood donors will be entered into the daily drawings at all centers and bloodmobile drives beginning Monday, August 22 through Friday, August 26. Each blood donor will also receive a special summer surfboard t-shirt (pictured at left). Click here for a donor center near you or here to find an upcoming blood drive.
Donate blood and help maintain a strong blood supply in preparation for potential storms this season.
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Northwest Florida Blood Services August Movie Madness Thursday, August 18th & Friday, August 19th from 8am to 5pm Free Movie Pass for Blood Donors It’s Give and Receive
Pensacola, Florida- August 17,, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services welcomes blood donors to Movie Madness at it’s centers on Friday, August 19 from 8am to 5pm to give the Gift of Life and receive a free movie pass. Blood needs remain steady for all types especially O negative, B negative and platelet donors.
Northwest Florida Blood Services , your community blood center, provides life saving blood to local hospitals to help patients, friends and families who are in need. Each blood donor receives a wellness check, cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type, You are eligible at 16 years of age with parental consent, must weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and be in good health. It only takes a few minutes to save a life.
Blood donors are entered to win the special Donate 2 times drawings for the AAA Cruise to the Bahamas and the Pensacola KIA AUTOSPORT 2011 KIA SOUL. See the website for Bloodmobile Movie Madness locations and drawing information at www.nfbcblood.org or call 850-473-3853.
Thursday, August 18 Bay Medical Donor Center | 615 N. Bonita Ave, Panama City
Friday, August 19 Pensacola | 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 East Nine Mile Road
Fort Walton | 405 E. Racetrack Boulevard
Panama City | 2696 Martin Luther King Boulevard
TIME 8am to 5pm at each center
Donate Blood and Enter to Win A 2011 KIA SOUL Join Us for the BLOOD DRIVE FOR LIFE Monday, August 15 at Panama City Blood Centers Martin Luther King Blvd/Hwy 77 or Bay Medical Center Donor Room Donors Receive $10 Gift Cards and KIA T Shirt
Panama City, Florida- August 9, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services will hold the 2011 Blood Drive for Life on Monday, August 15, at the Panama City blood centers. Donate blood and enter to win a 2011 KIA SOUL donated by Pensacola KIA AUTOSPORT. Each blood donor will receive a $10 gift card and special edition KIA T Shirt. All blood types are encouraged to help local build local blood needs by coming to the 2696 Martin Luther King/Hwy 77 Center between 8am and 6pm or the Bay Medical Center Donor Room at 615 N. Bonita Avenue from 9am to 4pm.
WPAP-FM 92.5 will be broadcasting live from the Martin Luther King/Hwy 77 center from 11am to 1pm. Join us and see the 2011 KIA SOUL. The drawing for the car will be in January 2012.
Support patient and friends in our local hospitals who need lifesaving blood. You are eligible to donate if you are 16 years old with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and are in good health. Each blood donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type. All blood types are needed especially O Negative, B Negative and Platelets.
For more information call 850-785-9398 or check the website at www.nfbcblood.org to learn more about eligibility rules to win the KIA SOUL.
PRESS RELEASE Harvesters Federal Credit Union Holds Pint for A Pint Blood Drive Friday August 12, 2011 Sponsors Include Blue Bell Ice Cream, International Paper, Pizza Hut and Cat Country 98.7
11am to 3:30pm
Pensacola , Florida- August 5, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services announces Harvesters Federal Credit Union Pint for a Pint Blood Drive also sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream, International Paper, Pizza Hut and Cat Country 98.7 on Friday, August 12. Blood donors will receive a pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream, Pizza, and a Summer T shirt when they donate the Gift of Life. Cat Country 98.7 will broadcast live at the Harvesters 480 Highway 29 Cantonment location. Blood drive hours are 11am to 3:30pm.
Support patient and friends in our local hospitals who need lifesaving blood. You are eligible to donate if you are 16 years old with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and are in good health. Each blood donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type.
All blood types are welcome. Elevated blood type needs are O and B Negative.
All eligible blood donors are entered to win the Donate 2X drawings for the AAA SOUTH Cruise to the Bahamas and 2011 KIA SOUL donated by Pensacola KIA Autosport.
For more information call 850-473-3853
Roll up your sleeve, donate and enjoy food, fun, prizes and a pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream! Help Us Save Lives.
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Dunkin Donuts Holds Blood Drive To Support Summer Blood Needs Tuesday, August 2 Pensacola Airport Boulevard Location Donors Receive Cup of Coffee, Donut and Travel Mug
7am to 12 Noon
Pensacola, Florida- July 27, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services announces Dunkin Donuts will hold a blood drive to support summer blood needs. Blood donors are encouraged to stop by the 1133 Airport Boulevard location between 7am to 12 noon to give the gift of life. Each donor will receive a cup of coffee, donut and travel mug. It takes just a few minutes to be a Life Saver. Blood types with elevated needs are O, B and A Negative.
Northwest Florida Blood Services is your community blood center and provides blood to local hospitals. You are eligible to donate at 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, have a picture ID and be in good health, Each blood donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type. There is no upper age limit.
Donors will be entered in the Donate 2X drawings for the AAA Auto South Cruise to the Bahamas and the 2011 KIA SOUL sponsored by Pensacola’s KIA AUTOSPORT>
Call 850-473-3853 for information and check the website at www.nfbcblood.org, Find us on Facebook and be a friend.
Blood Drive Benefit for Injured Bay High School Graduate
Saturday July 30 at Bay High School 10am to 2pm
Friends and Blood Donors Invited to Attend
Pana Roma Pizza Blood Drives Planned to Help Summer Blood Supply
Panama City , Florida- July 27, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services will hold a Benefit Blood Drive for Bay High School Graduate Johnny Atwell, whose automobile accident resulted in a spinal injury, on Saturday July 30 at Bay High School from 10am to 2pm. Friends report that Johnny wanted to do a blood drive along with the benefit as he received blood when in the hospital. Friends and blood donors are invited to help support Johnny, a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain.
Pana Roma Pizza located at 840 West 23rd Street will hold a blood drive to help build the summer blood supply on Friday, July 29 from 12pm to 6pm. Blood donors will receive a Buy One Entrée get One Free Coupon for each blood donation along with a summer t-shirt. Each blood donor will be entered to win a $25 gift card. It only takes a few minutes to save a live. There is no substitute for blood. You are eligible to donate at 16 years of age with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, have a picture ID and be in good health. Each donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type. Your blood donations will help patients and friends in both Bay Medical Center and Gulf Coast Hospital.
Pana Roma Pizza Coupons will be given to blood donors on Thursday July 28 at Bay Medical Donor Room at 615 N. Bonita Avenue from 9am to 4pm and the blood center at 2696 Martin Luther King Boulevard on Friday July 29 from 8am to 5pm.
All eligible blood donors are entered to win the Donate 2X drawings for the AAA SOUTH Cruise to the Bahamas and 2011 KIA SOUL donated by Pensacola KIA Autosport.
Call NFBS Community Relations Representative Aimee Palmer at 747-6570 for information and check the website at www.nfbcblood.org, Find us on Facebook and be a friend. Support your community blood center.
Blood Drive in Memory of the Teutenberg Family
Donate blood this weekend and you can save up to 3 lives while, at the same time, remembering members of a local family who lost theirs.
Where: Niceville United Methodist Church When: Sunday, July 31, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Why: To help those in our community like the Teutenberg family whose lives are affected by unexpected tragedies all you need is your donor ID and date of birth to sign in! Please come Join us!
Northwest Florida Blood Services Donor Appreciation Day Monday, July 25 Join us and Enjoy An Oh Snap! Cupcake and Cup of Coffee With Each Donation Pensacola Centers 9th Avenue and Nine Mile Road
Pensacola, Florida- June 22, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services holds Donor Appreciation Day Monday, July 25 at centers in Pensacola, Ft Walton and Panama City from 8am to 6pm. Don’t let the summer weather keep you away from saving lives for families and friends at our local hospitals. It takes just a few minutes to be a Life Saver, join us. Pensacola donors are invited to donate and enjoy Oh Snap! Cupcakes and a cup of coffee after each blood donation.
Ft Walton and Panama City Blood Donors will be entered to win a drawing at each center for a gift card dinner at Olive Garden.
All donors will receive a special summer t-shirt.
Locations:
Pensacola 1999 East Nine Mile Road 8am to 6pm 2209 N. 9th Avenue 8am to 6pm
Ft Walton 405 NE Racetrack Road 8am to 6pm
Panama City Bay Medical Donor Room 615 Bonita Avenue 9am to 4pm 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd 8am to 5pm
Call 850-473-3853 for information and check the website at www.nfbcblood.org, Find us on Facebook and be a friend. Donors are entered to win the Cruise to Bahamas and the 2011 KIA Soul.
Friday July 22, 2011 Movie Madness
Donate blood and take home a FREE general admission movie ticket. Movie Madness is the perfect finish to any week. Offer valid at all donor centers and at select movie theater drives throughout the weekend.
Saturday, July 23 Theater Drives:
Crestview Marquis Cinema | 3 - 8 pm Fort Walton Santa Rosa Mall | 1 - 5 pm Panama City Grand Pier Park | 11 am - 3 pm
Tote Bag Tuesday Tuesday, July 12, 8 am to 6 pm Receive a special tote when you donate blood to help our local hospital patients.
Participating Northwest Florida Blood Services Centers: Pensacola 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 East Nine Mile Road
Fort Walton 405 E. Racetrack Boulevard
Panama City 2696 Martin Luther King Boulevard and 615 N. Bonita Ave (Bay Medical Donor Center)
Critical Need for O Negative Blood Currently, we are experiencing a critical need for the O negative blood type and we're hoping our dedicated donors can help out. The need for blood does not take a vacation -- even when it's summertime. In fact, when the summer months hit, we often need blood donors to step up their efforts, as a significant portion of the community donor base takes time to travel or focuses more on other priorities. As the universal blood type, O negative donors are an especially invaluable component to the community blood program. If you're an O negative, please visit a donor center or drive near you today!
Blood donors are asked to come to the centers located:
Pensacola 1999 East Nine Mile Road 8am to 6pm 2209 N. 9th Avenue 8am to 6pm
Ft Walton 405NE Racetrack Road 8am to 6pm
Panama City 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd 8am to 6pm Bay Medical Center Donor Room Bonita Avenue 9am-4pm
Eligibility requirements: 16 years old with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, picture ID and be in good health. Actual draw time is 5 to 7 minutes. Donors receive a wellness check, free cholesterol screening and will learn blood type.
Call 850-473-3853 for information and check the website at www.nfbcblood.org
Help us meet the needs of friends and families in our community hospitals.
Surf In, Lei Back & Donate Blood
Friday, July 8, 8 am to 5 pm Donate blood and help local hospital patients. Donors will receive a limited-edition tropical t-shirt and be entered into two special Friday drawings. The first randomly chosen winner will receive a Sandestin Resort Golf Outing for two, while the runner up will receive two portable camping chairs. When you donate blood and save up to 3 lives this Friday, you might just have the chance to sneak in a few relaxing moments for yourself.
Join us for this special event on Friday, June 24 at the WEAR main studio (4990 Mobile Highway) from 7am to 6pm. Make a blood donation in honor of naval aviation and help boost the blood supply for the upcoming holiday weekend. Donors will receive a limited edition 100 Years of Naval Aviation t-shirt. Also enjoy Subway sandwiches from 11am to 1:30pm and get entered to win a KIA Soul. NFBS provides blood to Pensacola Naval Hospital, Eglin Air Force Base Hospital and our local community hospitals. In addition to the studio, participating donor centers for the drive on Friday, June 24 include: Pensacola | 2209 N. 9th Ave. & 1999 East Nine Mile Rd. Ft. Walton Beach | 405 NE Racetrack Rd. Panama City | 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Blood donors who give at the above locations will receive the limited-edition 100 Years of Naval Aviation t-shirt. Centers open from 8am - 5pm
For additional information please call 850-473-3853. Check the Northwest Florida Blood Services website for KIA eligibility rules at www.nfbcblood.org.
93 Million Blood Donations are given world wide annually to help save lives, 14 million of those by generous US citizens like you!
Patients and their families THANK YOU!
Northwest Florida Blood Services holds special Winn Dixie Day Blood Drives to help secure a strong blood supply in preparation for seasonal storms and patient emergencies. Donate blood at a participating center or mobile drive listed below and receieve a $5 Winn Dixie card as a thank you gift. Donors will also have a chance to win a cruise for two to the Bahamas, donated by AAA*, or a 2011 KIA Soul. All blood types are welcome, especially O negative.
Thursday, June 9 Bay Medical Donor Center (Panama City) | 9 am - 4 pm
Friday, June 10 Crestview Winn Dixie (Ferdon Boulevard) | 2 - 7 pm Fort Walton Beach Winn Dixie | 2 - 7 pm Fort Walton Beach Donor Center | 8 am - 5 pm Lynn Haven Winn Dixie | 10 am - 3 pm Pace Winn Dixie | 2 - 6 pm Panama City Donor Center | 8 am - 5 pm Pensacola Winn Dixie Locations (Bayou Boulevard & Blue Angel Parkway) | 2 - 7 pm Pensacola Donor Centers (E. Nine Mile Road & N. 9th Avenue) | 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday, June 11 Milton Winn Dixie (Dogwood Drive) | 11 am - 5 pm
NORTHWEST FLORIDA BLOOD SERVICES ANNOUNCES FRIDAY JUNE 3 KICK OFF FOR 2011 DRIVE FOR LIFE AT PENSACOLA 'S KIA AUTOSPORT BLOOD DONORS NEEDED TO HELP FOR STORM PREPAREDNESS AND LOCAL HOSPITAL PATIENTS 10AM TO 2PM KIA DEALERSHIP W ST AND HWY 29 DONATE BLOOD AND BE ENTERED TO WIN NEW KIA SOUL EACH DONOR WILL RECEIVE A $10 GAS CARD AND SPECIAL T SHIRT Pensacola – JUNE 2 , 2011 Blood donors are encouraged to help increase the need for blood by coming to the Kick-Off KIA Blood Drive on Friday, June 3 at the dealership at W St and Hwy 29 from 10am to 2pm. Each blood donor will receive a special t-shirt, a $10 gas card and enjoy food from Oh Snap and Subway. Cat Country 98.7 radio personalities hold live radio remote. Blood donors receive free tickets to Craig Morgan Summer Salute IV Concert held June 14 at NAS Portside Lawn from 5:30-8:30pm.
Northwest Florida Blood Services thanks Pensacola's KIA Autosport for the KIA SOUL donation as some lucky blood donor will win this car. The 2011 Drive for Life asks that blood donors donate two times between June and December 31 and the car drawing will be held at WEAR ABC 3 TV Vein Drain Blood Drive Friday January 6, 2012.
Blood donors may participate in the 2011 Drive for Life at blood centers in Pensacola, Ft Walton and Panama City or at any bloodmobile drive. Eligibility rules are posted on the website at www.nfbcblood.org Elevated blood types needed are: O Negative, B Negative and A Negative. Platelet donors are needed to help with patients in emergencies, heart surgeries, leukemia and cancer treatments. All types are welcome. Each donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type. Call 850-473-3853 for information.
Pensacola – May 24, 2011 –Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Military Appreciation Wal-Mart Gift Card Blood Drive on Friday, May 27 from 8am to 5pm at the 2209 N. 9th Avenue Center and the 1999 E. Nine Mile Road Center. Blood Donors will receive a $ 5 gift card with each donation and be entered to win a Cruise to the Bahamas. Blood donations are needed for local patients and to help prepare for future emergencies.
Elevated blood types needed are: O Negative, B Negative and A Negative. Platelet donors are needed to help with patients in emergencies, heart surgeries, leukemia and cancer treatments. All types are welcome. Each donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type.
OTHER CENTERS PARTICIPATING : Thursday May 26 Bay Medical Center Donor Room Panama City 9am to 4pm
Friday May 27 Ft Walton 405 NE Racetrack Rd Center 8 am to 5pm Friday May 27 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd Center 8am to 5pm
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org for more information or call 850-473-3853.
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Northwest Florida Blood Services Plans Movie Madness Blood Drives To Salute the Military at Pensacola Centers Friday May 20 Save A Life, Enjoy a Movie
Pensacola, Florida- May 13, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services plans Movie Madness Blood Drives to salute the military and help meet blood needs of local hospitals. Be A Life Saver and stop by Pensacola Centers located at 1999 East Nine Mile Road and 2209 N. 9th Avenue on Friday May 20 from 8am to 5pm. Northwest Florida Blood Services, your community blood center, provides blood to both Pensacola Naval Hospital and Eglin Air Force Base Hospital. One in 7 patients in our hospitals will need blood. There is no substitute. Elevated need for O Negative blood type. All types welcome including platelet donors. Each donor receives a free movie pass.
Each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type. The actual blood draw is from 5 to 7 minutes and you will feel good about your life saving commitment to the community.
For blood donors who donate twice from May 1 to August 31, you will be entered into a drawing for a Cruise to the Bahamas sponsored by AAA AUTO CLUB SOUTH.
Other include participating centers:
Ft Walton Center 405 Race Track Road Panama City Center 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd
Blood Mobile Drives Saturday May 21
Pensacola Rave Theaters at 6595 W St and 5149 Bayou Blvd 3pm to 8pm Destin Commons 3pm to 8pm Crestview Marquis Cinema 3pm to 8pm Richbourg Drive
Thursday May 19 Panama City Bay Medical Center Donor Room 9am to 4pm
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Military Appreciation Day Gas Card Friday Blood Drive May 13, 8am to 5pm
Support Our Military
Pensacola, Florida- May 9, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services invites blood donors to come to the Military Appreciation Blood Drive on Friday May 13 from 8 am to 5pm to support our military and receive a $10 Gas Card. Northwest Florida Blood Services provides blood to both Pensacola Naval Hospital and Eglin Air Force Base Hospital plus local community hospitals.
Join us at our centers located at 1999 East Nine Mile Road and 2209 N. 9th Avenue and take just a little time to help those in need at our hospitals. One in 7 patients in our hospitals will need blood. There is no substitute.
Each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type. The actual blood draw is from 5 to 7 minutes and you will feel good about your life saving commitment to the community.
For blood donors who donate twice from May 1 to August 31, you will be entered into a drawing for a Cruise to the Bahamas sponsored by AAA AUTO CLUB SOUTH.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
For information or questions, please call 850-473-3853 or check the website at www.nfbcblood.org. Support the Military.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Military Appreciation Day Gas Card Friday Blood Drive May 13, 8am to 5pm
Support Our Military
Panama City, Florida- May 9, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services invites blood donors to come to the Military Appreciation Blood Drive on Friday May 13 from 8 am to 5pm to support our military and receive a $10 Gas Card. Northwest Florida Blood Services provides blood to both Eglin Air Force Base Hospital and Pensacola Naval Hospital plus Gulf Coast Hospital and Bay Medical Center.
Join us at our center located at the 2696 Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd center and take just a little time to help those in need at our hospitals. One in 7 patients in our hospitals will need blood. There is no substitute.
Each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type. The actual blood draw is from 5 to 7 minutes and you will feel good about your life saving commitment to the community.
For blood donors who donate twice from May 1 to August 31, you will be entered into a drawing for a Cruise to the Bahamas sponsored by AAA AUTO CLUB SOUTH.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
For information or questions, please call 850-785-9398 or check the website at www.nfbcblood.org. Support the Military. Throughout the month except on special promotion days a military hero t-shirt is the Thank You to blood donors.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Met Life Blood Drive Panama City Thursday, May 5, 2011 9am to 3pm Blood Donors Receive $15 Gas Card With Each Donation
Panama City -May 2, 2011 –Northwest Florida Blood Services will hold a Met Life Blood Drive, Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 9am to 3pm. The blood drive will be held at the Met Life Building at 11 West 23rd Street in Panama City. Each blood donor will receive a $15 Gas Card. We are grateful to Met Life for sponsorship of this blood drive giving us the opportunity to say Thank You to blood donors.
All blood types are welcome and needed especially O Negative donors. You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
Each donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type.
It’s time to join us and become a new blood donor. AAA AUTO SOUTH is sponsoring Cruise Into Giving and each blood donor that donates twice between May 1 and August 31 will be entered in a drawing to win a Cruise For Two to the Bahamas. To enter give blood at Bay Medical Center Donor Room at 615 N. Bonita Avenue, 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd center or at any of our blood drives. See rules at the website.
Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org for more information or call 747-6570.
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Fantastic Sam’s Mothers’ Day Blood Drive Friday, May 6, 2011 Pensacola Blood Centers 8am to 5pm Locations: 1999 East Nine Mile Road and 2209 N. 9th Avenue
Northwest Florida Blood Services will hold a FANTASTIC SAM’S Mother’s Day Blood Drive on Friday, May 6 from 8am to 5pm at the 2209 N. 9th Avenue Center and the 1999 E. Nine Mile Road Center. The first 30 blood donors at each center will receive a free haircut coupon valued at $15 each. We are grateful to Fantastic Sam’s for this Thank You to Mother’s Day blood donors.
Elevated blood types needed are O Negative and B Positive. Platelet donors are needed to help with patients in emergencies, heart surgeries, leukemia and cancer treatments. All types are welcome. Each donor receives a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will learn their blood type.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
It’s time to join us and become a new blood donor or returning blood donor. AAA AUTO SOUTH is sponsoring “Cruise Into Giving” and each blood donor that donates twice between May 1 and August 31 will be entered in a drawing to win a Cruise For Two to the Bahamas. To enter, give blood at any Northwest Blood Services Center or at any bloodmobile drive.
Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org for more information or call 850-473-3853.
Find us on Face book. Be A Life Saver and help patients and friends in local hospitals. Northwest Florida Blood Services will hold a $5 Wal-Mart Gift Card Day Friday, April 29 at Wal-Marts and selected centers across the Panhandle.
The need for blood especially O Negative has increased and these blood type donors are asked to stop by the Wal-Mart Bloodmobile drive at 2951 Blue Angel Drive Pensacola from 12-6pm. All types are welcome. Eligibility is 16 years of age, weigh 110 pounds, have picture ID and be in good health.
The need for platelet donors has also increased due to area traumas in local hospitals.
Platelet donors may call 850-473-3853 to make an appointment. Platelets have a shelf life of about 5 days and are used quickly. Hospitals use platelets to help stop bleeding, for heart surgeries and for cancer treatments.
Be A Life Saver and Stop by. Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds It’s A Good Friday Gift of Life Day
Easter Bear Blood Drive In Panama City
8am-5pm Friday April 22
At Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Blood Center
Help us Prepare for the Holiday Weekend
Northwest Florida Blood Services holds an Easter Bear Blood Drive Friday, April 22, 2011. Make it a Good Friday Gift of Life Day for patients in our local hospitals. Holiday weekends often bring more emergencies as 1 out of 7 people admitted to a hospital will receive blood. You can help save A life and receive your choice of a medley of plush Easter Bears as a Thank You.
Stop by the 2696 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Center (N. of Kohl’s) from 8am to 5pm and give the Gift of Life. Each blood donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will also be entered into a drawing to win a 2 night stay at the Emerald Grande Hotel in Destin.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
All blood types are welcome. It’s time to join us and become a new blood donor. Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org or call 785-9398. Find us on Face book.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds It’s A Good Friday Gift of Life Day
Easter Bear Blood Drive In Pensacola Pensacola Centers 8am-5pm Friday April 22
Help us Prepare for the Holiday Weekend
Pensacola, Florida- April 20, 2011 –Northwest Florida Blood Services holds an Easter Bear Blood Drive Friday, April 22, 2011. Make it a Good Friday Gift of Life Day for patients in our local hospitals. Holiday weekends often bring more emergencies as 1 out of 7 people admitted to a hospital will receive blood. You can help save a life and receive your choice of a medley of plush Easter Bears as a Thank You.
Stop by 1999 East Nine Mile Road or 2209 N. 9th Avenue from 8am to 5pm and give the Gift of Life. Each blood donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and will also be entered into a drawing to win a 2 night stay at the Emerald Grande Hotel in Destin.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
All blood types are welcome. It’s time to join us and become a new blood donor. Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org or call 473-3853. Find us on Face book.
Northwest Florida Blood Services FT WALTON Racetrack Road Center Holds
Good Friday Gas Card Blood Drive
8am-5pm Friday April 22
Pensacola, Florida- March 19, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services Ft Walton Racetrack Road Center will hold a Good Friday Gas Card Blood Drive at the 405 NE Racetrack Road Center from 8am to 5pm on Friday, April 22. Stop by and visit with WYZB 105.5 The Wolf broadcasting live for 10am-12 noon.
Each blood donor will receive a $10 Wal-Mart Gas card and will be entered to win a 2 night stay at the Emerald Grande Hotel in Destin.
Along with receiving a gift card, each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type. New blood donors and all blood types are welcome. Blood types needed: O Negative, B Positive and platelet donors.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
There is no substitute for blood and members of the community are encouraged to donate and help friends, families, and babies who need blood in our local hospitals. For information or questions, please call 850-862-4216 or check the website at www.nfbcblood.org. Find us on Face book.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Monday April 18 Wal-Mart Monday Gift Card Day at Centers & Blood Drives Donors Needed: O Negative, B Positive and Platelets
Northwest Florida Blood Services will hold a $5 Wal-Mart Gift Card Monday April 18 to welcome needed blood donors to its centers and special blood drives. Along with receiving a gift card, each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type. New blood donors and all blood types are welcome. Blood types needed: O Negative, B Positive and platelet donors. Centers are located in Pensacola at 1999 East Nine Mile Road and 2209 N. 9th Avenue and will be open 8am to 6pm
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
There is no substitute for blood and members of the community are encouraged to donate and help friends, families, and babies who need blood in our local hospitals. For information or questions, please call 850-473-3853 or check the website at www.nfbcblood.org.
Other Centers include: Ft Walton Beach Center located at 405 NE Racetrack Road 8am-6pm Panama City Center located at 2696 Martin Luther King Boulevard 8am-5pm
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Annual Easter Bear Blood Drive Kick-Off at Centers and Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
Friday, April 15
Pensacola, Florida- April 12, 2011 –Northwest Florida Blood Services holds its annual Easter Bear Blood Drive Kick-off on Friday, April 15 at its centers in Pensacola located at 1999 E Nine Mile Road and 2209 N Ninth Avenue from 8am to 5pm. Also, participating is Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola located at 5151 N Ninth Avenue from 6:30am to 5pm. Visit with WXBM radio personality at the Ninth Avenue Center. Each blood donor will receive a plush Easter Bear and a free cholesterol screening. Each blood donor is also entered into a drawing to win a 2 night stay at the Emerald Grande Hotel in Destin.
All blood types are welcome. It’s time to join us and be a blood donor. Platelet donors can arrange an appointment by calling 473-3853.
Northwest Blood Services is your community blood center and people in our community help those in our hospitals who need blood. It only takes a few minutes and you will be a Life Saver.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
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Pensacola, Florida- April 6, 2011 –Northwest Florida Blood Services holds a Win-Win Gas Card Friday April 8 promotion making giving the gift of life a win to patients and a win to blood donors. Each blood donor will receive a $10 gas card, a wellness check and a free cholesterol screening with each donation at centers located at 1999 East Nine Mile Road and 2209 N. 9th Avenue from 8am to 5pm. It will be a Win-Win for both patients in local hospitals in need of blood and for blood donors who take the time to give of themselves to save lives.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
There is no substitute for blood. All types welcome and first time blood donors. Elevated Need: Platelet donors. Call 473-3853 to arrange an appointment.
Join us as we save lives together. Support Your Community Blood Center.
Through the month of April each blood donor is entered to win a 2 night stay at the Emerald Grand Hotel in Destin. Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org .
Blood Donor Thank You Days At Northwest Florida Blood Services Pensacola Blood Centers Help Us Save Lives Together
Pensacola, Florida- March 29, 2011 –Northwest Florida Blood Services holds Blood Donor Thank You Days on Thursday March 31 and Friday April 1 at Pensacola Centers located at 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 East Nine Mile Road. Saving a life deserves a Thank You. Blood donors in our community can help meet the need for blood to help patients at our hospitals by giving the Gift of Life and receiving a $10 Gas Card on Thursday from 8am to 6pm or stop by on Friday, April 1 and receive a Blue Tote Bag from 8am to 5pm.
Each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type with each donation. You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
There is no substitute for blood. All blood types are encouraged to donate as well as new first time blood & platelet donors.
Join us as we save lives together. Support Your Community Blood Center. Call 473-3853 for a blood center representative to give a talk to your employees or organization to learn more about blood donations and how you can make a difference in the community.
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PRESS RELEASE Blood Donor Thank You Days At Northwest Florida Blood Services 405 NE Racetrack Road Center in Ft Walton Help Us Save Lives Together
Support Your Community Blood Center
Pensacola, Florida- March 29, 2011 –Northwest Florida Blood Services holds Blood Donor Thank You Days on Thursday March 31 and Friday April 1 at the Ft Walton 405 NE Racetrack Road Center. Saving a life deserves a Thank You. Blood donors in our community can help meet the need for blood to help patients at our hospitals by giving the Gift of Life and receiving a $10 Gas Card on Thursday from 8am to 6pm or stop by on Friday, April 1 and receive a Blue Tote Bag from 8am to 5pm.
Each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type with each donation. You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
There is no substitute for blood. All types welcome. Platelet and new blood donors needed.
Each blood donor is entered to win the 2 night stay at the Emerald Grand Hotel in Destin. Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org or call 850—862-4216.
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Triple B BBQ Festival hosts Northwest Florida Blood Services Blood Drive sponsored by Possum Ridge BBQ
March 26 Saturday in Downtown Crestview 9am-3pm
March 15, 2011 Crestview, Florida- Northwest Florida Blood Services is proud to be a part of the Triple B BBQ festival again this year on March 26th. Rick and Viola Plante of Possum Ridge BBQ are sponsoring the drive and there will be free BBQ sandwich coupons for the first 25 donors! Their BBQ is mighty tasty and we thank them for their great support!
The Triple B BBQ event will be on Main Street in Downtown Crestview and what a day it will be. Last year there were 80 vendors-crafts, food, jewelry, ice cream and much more-the kids will enjoy the day also with the many activities we have available. The blood mobile will be parked by Hideaway Pizza and Leon's Barber Shop from 9am-3pm. All donors will receive a FREE t-shirt and will also be entered to win a two night stay at the elegant Emerald Grande Hotel at the Harbor Walk in Destin.
Eligibility requirements are: 16 years of age, weigh 110 pounds, and be in good health. Donors may check the website to learn about different types of donations at www.nfbcblood.org or may call 850-862-4216 for an appointment or information.
Northwest Florida Blood Services is your community blood center and with your help is able to provide blood to patients and families in local hospitals. There is no substitute for human blood. One out of 9 patients in our hospitals receives blood. When you donate blood you receive a wellness check, but most importantly you become a lifesaver.
It’s a Wal-Mart St Patrick’s Day
At Northwest Florida Blood Services
Centers and Blood Drives
Thursday, March 17
$5 Gift Card
Pensacola, Florida- March 14, 2011 –Northwest Florida Blood Services invites you to
have a Wal-Mart St Patrick’s Day at its blood centers and blood drives on Thursday, March 17 across the Panhandle.
Save a Life and celebrate St Patrick’s Day while helping patients, families and friends in our local hospitals. All types are welcome. Elevated needs: O Neg and B Neg. Each blood donor will receive a $ 5 gift card from Wal-Mart.
Participating centersinclude:
·Pensacola 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 E. Nine Mile Road (8-6)
·Ft Walton 405 NE Racetrack Road (8-6)
·Panama City 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd (8-5) and Bay Medical Center Donor Room (9-4)
Blood Drives include:
Pensacola Wal-Mart at Creighton Road (12-6), and Hwy 29 (11-6)
Pace Wal-Mart (11-6)
Navarre Wal-Mart (12-6)
Niceville Wal-Mart (12-6)
Panama City Wal-Mart Super Center Callaway (12-6)
Each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type with each donation. You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
There is no substitute for blood and members of the community are encouraged to donate and help friends, families, and babies who need blood in our local hospitals. For information or questions, please call 850-473-3853
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BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday March 15 Building 3900 NAS Pensacola 10am to 6pm
Make a blood donation to support our families, patients and friends at local hospitals on Tuesday, March 15 at Building 3900 from 10am to 6pm.
Visit our bloodmobile and make a difference in someone’s life. Each blood donor will receive a special t-shirt and be entered to win one of 5 chances for Yellow Cab Fare plus be entered to win a two night stay at the Emerald Grande Hotel in Destin.
Remember one donation can save up to 3 lives! Be A Lifesaver and support your community blood center.
See our website at www.nfbcblood.org or Find us on Face book.
WEAR ABC TV 3 HOLDS PRE-ST PATRICK’S DAY BLOOD DRIVE FRIDAY, MARCH 11 “With a Little Love & A Bit of Luck We Can Save A Life”
Pensacola, Florida- March 7, 2011 – WEAR ABC TV 3 and Northwest Florida Blood Services will hold a Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Drive on Friday, March 11 at the 4990 Mobile Highway TV studio from 7am to 6pm. Blood donors will receive a green St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt and enjoy SUBWAY sandwiches from 11am to 1pm. Each blood donor will be entered to win a 2 night stay at the Emerald Grande Harbor Walk Hotel in Destin. Join us at WEAR ABC TV 3 studios.
Each donor will receive a wellness check, a free cholesterol screening and learn their blood type with each donation. You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit.
All types are welcome. Elevated needs are O Neg, B Neg and A Neg. There is no substitute for blood and members of the community are encouraged to donate and help friends, families, and babies who need blood in our local hospitals. For information or questions, please call 850-473-3853 or check the website at www.nfbcblood.org Support your community blood center and help save lives in local and military hospitals.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Participating Blood Centers: Pensacola Locations: 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 East Nine Mile Road 8am to 5pm
Ft Walton Center 405 NE Racetrack Road 850-862-4216 8am-5pm ( Donors receive St Patrick's Day t shirt and entered into Chance to win 2 night stay at Emerald Grande Hotel Drawing)
Panama City Center 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd/Hwy 77 8am-5pm ( Donors receive St Patrick's Day t shirt and entered into Chance to win 2 night stay at Emerald Grande Hotel Drawing )
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds MARDI GRAS MADNESS $10 Gas Card Blood Drives Friday, March 4 8am-5pm
Pensacola, Florida- March 1, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services holds a Mardi Gras Madness $10 Gas Card Blood Drive on Friday, March 4 from 8am to 5pm at all blood centers. Don’t let the gas prices keep you away there are lives to save at our hospitals.
All March and April blood donors will be entered to win a 2 night stay at the elegant Emerald Grande Hotel at Harbor Walk in Destin.
Stop by the 1999 Nine Mile Road Center (across from Baptist Medical Park) or the 9th Avenue and Maxwell Street Center and support your community blood center with the gift of life. All blood types are welcome but there is an elevated need for B Negative, O Negative and platelet donors.
Join our life saving efforts and help patients who need blood for emergencies, heart surgeries and cancer.
Eligibility requirements are: 16 years of age, weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and be in good health. Donors may check the website to learn about different types of donations at www.nfbcblood.org and other special promotions or may call 850-473-3853 for an appointment or information.
Other locations participating in the Mardi Gras Madness $10 Gas Card Blood Drives are: Ft Walton Center located at 405 NE Racetrack Road Friday March 4 8am to 5pm Panama City 2696 Martin Luther King Blvd Center Friday March 4 8am-5pm
NFBS EMPLOYEE NEWS
During a recent Employee Blood Drive held the week of 23 August - a total of 95 units of Blood & Blood Products were donated by the dedicated employee force at Northwest Florida Blood Services. We don't just collect the blood - we donate too, and believe in our mission. This effort is being planned to occur at least twice a year to help bolster the community's Blood Supply during periods where inventories are typically low. We truly Team up with our incredible family of Dedicated Donors.
PRESS RELEASE........
VALENTINE BEAR FRIDAY BLOOD DRIVE Plus Kid Rock Tickets drawing
Northwest Florida Blood Services And 102.7 WXBM Sponsors Valentine Bear Blood Drive Friday, February 11 Pensacola 9th Avenue and Nine Mile Road Centers Plus Drawing for Kid Rock Concert Tickets Pensacola, Florida- February 4, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services and 102.7 WXBM says give from the heart on Friday, February 11 from 8am to 5pm and receive a cuddly Valentine Bear and be entered to win two tickets to the February 14 Kid Rock Concert . Drawing for the tickets will be at the close of business on Friday. Kid Rock appearing at the Pensacola Civic Center has a new album and is nominated for an award for the upcoming 46th Annual Country Music Awards. Blood donors will be entered to win the two Kid Rock tickets beginning Monday, February 7.
Stop by the 1999 Nine Mile Road Center (across from Baptist Medical Park) or the 9th Avenue and Maxwell Street Center and help save the lives of patients and friends in local hospitals. Winter weather always sees an increase in blood needs and now is no exception. All blood types are welcome but there is an elevated need for B Negative and O Negative.
Learn about your community blood center and join our life saving efforts. Be a platelet donor and help patients who need heart surgery, have leukemia, cancer or help stop bleeding during an emergency.
Eligibility requirements are: 16 years of age, weigh 110 pounds, present a picture ID and be in good health. Donors may check the website to learn about different types of donations at www.nfbcblood.org or may call 850-473-3853 for an appointment or information.
Give from the heart and take home a bear for your Valentine. Northwest Florida Blood Services is your community blood center providing blood to patients and families in local hospitals. One out of 9 patients in our hospitals receives blood. Schedule a blood drive by calling 473-3853.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds End of Month Donor Dollars Blood Drive Friday, January 28, 2011 Blood Donors Are Needed Pensacola, Florida- January 25, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services holds end of month Donor Dollars Blood Drive, Friday, January 28 at its centers located at 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 199 East Nine Mile Road between 8am and 5pm. Blood Donors will receive a $5 gift card and a t-shirt as a thank you and to help bring in needed blood. January has seen a lot of surgeries and blood is needed.
Donor Dollars Blood Drives will also be held at the 405 NW Racetrack Road Center in Ft Walton Beach and the Panama City Center at 2696 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Center from 8am to 5pm. On January 27, Thursday, Bay Medical Center will hold its Donor Dollars Blood Drive from 9am to 4pm. at its 615 N. Bonita Avenue location.
All blood types are welcome but there is an elevated need for O Neg, B Neg, A Neg and platelets. Donors may participate in platelet and double red cell automated collections at each blood center.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Holds Special Martin Luther King, Jr. Blood Drive Monday, January 17, 2011 A Day of Service, A Day of Giving
Pensacola, Florida- January 12, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services holds special blood drives to recognize the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17 at all its centers. Blood donors will receive a free movie pass with each donation as they share life saving blood for hospital patients. Many throughout the nation celebrate January 17 as a day of service. There is an elevated need for specific blood types: O Neg, B Neg, A Neg. All types are welcome. Also, there is an elevated need for platelet donors who can schedule appointments by calling 850-473-3853.
Northwest Florida Blood Services, your community blood center, provides blood to local community and military hospitals across the Panhandle. Help support local patients, friends and families in need of blood in your community.
Blood donors are encouraged to come to the centers in Pensacola – 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 East Nine Mile Road, Ft Walton Beach Center at 405 NW Racetrack Road and Panama City Center located 2696 Martin Luther King Boulevard and the Bay Medical Center Donor Room at 615 Bonita Avenue. Hours for each center are 8am to 6pm.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 years of age with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, have a picture ID and are in good health. The actual blood draw only takes about 5 to 7 minutes. There is no upper age limit.
Did you know that a single blood donation can be separated into components to help save the lives of three or four people? Blood can be separated into red cells, platelets and plasma. Each blood component has uses such as: red cells are used to help accident victims, surgery and anemic patients; platelets are used for cancer and leukemia patients; and plasma is used to treat patients suffering from burns or shock.
Northwest Florida Blood Services Celebrates NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH Friday, January 14, 2011 Appreciation Day for Blood Donors Invitation Day for First Time Blood Donors A National Thank You!
Pensacola, Florida- January 10, 2011 – Northwest Florida Blood Services is celebrating National Blood Donor Month at all its centers as a thank you to blood donors and inviting first time blood donors to start the New Year with giving the gift of life. Each blood donor will receive a $10 gas card as a Thank You for helping provide blood to patients in local hospitals with each donation on Friday, January 14 from 8am-5pm. Pensacola centers are located at 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 East Nine Mile Road. There is no substitute for blood and the community is invited to join the blood center family of friends in this generous gesture. Also, as part of the celebration, please call the blood center at 572-4136 to arrange for a speaker to come to your organization, business or group to learn more about blood donations. Join us as we participate in this national blood donor celebration.
Did you know that a single blood donation can be separated into components to help save the lives of three or four people? Blood can be separated into red cells, platelets and plasma. Each blood component has uses such as: red cells are used to help accident victims, surgery and anemic patients; platelets are used for cancer and leukemia patients; and plasma is used to treat patients suffering from burns or shock.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 years of age with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, have a picture ID and are in good health. The actual blood draw only takes about 5 to 7 minutes. There is no upper age limit. All blood types needed. Special blood that is on elevated need list is O Negative, B Negative and A Negative. On-going need for platelets as the shelf life is about 4 days and is used frequently by hospitals. Call 850-473-3853 to schedule a platelet appointment.
Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org to learn more about your community blood center.
PRESS RELEASE January 4, 2011 - Northwest Florida Blood Services and the Escambia Co Sheriff's Office will hold two blood drives on Wednesday, January 5 and Thursday, January 6 to encourage blood donations and thank those who supported Deputy Jeremy Cassidy. The blood drives will be held at the Escambia County Sheriff's Office from 12-6pm at 1770 West Leonard Street. Due to the holiday season and a dip in donations, we are hoping that donors will come to the blood drive to help those in local hospitals. Betty Robert s - NFBS Dist Dir Marketing and Public Relations. Contact broberts@fbsblood.org
From Escambia Co Sheriff's Office January 4, 2011 For More Information contact – For Immediate Release ECSO Public Affairs Sena Maddison (850) 554-2369
ECSO and Northwest Florida Blood Services to Host Special Blood Drive
In October 2010 the community stood in long lines to donate blood in support of Deputy Jeremy Cassady. To thank the community for its support and to encourage blood donations the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is joining Northwest Florida Blood Services to host a special blood drive. The bloodmobile will be at the Sheriff’s Administration building 1700 West Leonard Street, Wednesday January 5 and Thursday January 6 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. There are still plenty of people in need of blood and you can make a difference in their lives, please make plans to give.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit. All types welcome. Elevated needs: O Negative ,B Negative , A Negative.
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This Press release can be viewed from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Website at www.escambiaso.com
Pensacola, Florida- January 3, 2010 – WEAR ABC TV 3 and Northwest Florida Blood Services start the New Year with a special
DONOR-RITA-VILLE Blood Drive to be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the 4990 Mobile Highway TV studio. Blood donors will receive a limited edition Donor-Rita-Ville Parrot and Palm Trees t-shirt and enjoy Subway sandwiches from 11am-1pm while they give the gift of life to those in need at local hospitals.
The drawing for the 2010 Kia Soul, donated by Kia Autosport, will be held at 9am. The grand winner will receive the car while the first place runner-up will receive a $250 gas card and the second place runner-up will receive a $150 gas card. Donors do not have to be present to win but will be notified. Check the website at www.nfbcblood.org for the eligibility rules.
Make a commitment to donate blood and join us at this special blood drive. Northwest Florida Blood Services is your community blood center and needs your support. There is no substitute. For information or questions, please call 850-473-3853.
You are eligible to donate if you are 16 with parental consent, weigh 110 pounds, be in good health and have a picture ID. There is no upper age limit. All types welcome. Elevated needs: O Negative and B Negative.
Pensacola Locations: 2209 N. 9th Avenue and 1999 East Nine Mile Road 8am to 5pm Ft Walton Center 405 NE Racetrack Road 8am-4pm 850-862-4216 8am-5pm Panama City 2696 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Center 850-785-9398 8am-5pm
Click Here for a List of the 2010 Kia Soul Finalists The drawing for the 2010 Kia Soul, donated by Kia Autosport, will be held at 9am on Friday 7 January at the WEAR TV3 Blood Drive. The grand winner will receive the car while the first place runner-up will receive a $250 gas card and the second place runner-up will receive a $150 gas card. Donors do not have to be present to win but will be notified.
'tis the season ... to give blood, give life, give joy
