~ from MEDIC Regional Blood Center
WHAT:
Summer Kickoff Cookout
WHEN:
May 18 – 22
Grilling will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
WHERE:
Monday:
Athens Donor Center (Ingles Shopping Center, Decatur Pike)
Tuesday:
Crossville Donor Center (across from Cumberland Medical Center)
Wednesday:
Ailor Avenue Center
Farragut Center
Thursday:
Ailor Avenue Center
Farragut Center
WHY:
Memorial Day Weekend is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer, and MEDIC is preparing for the increase in blood product demand by hosting the annual Summer Kickoff Cookout from May 18 – 22.
Donors will receive a Special Edition Cookout T-shirt, a ticket to the Array Variety Show, automatic entry to win a 4-Pack of tickets to a Knoxville Smokies game, and coupons to GSM Cabin Rentals, Denton’s, Texas Roadhouse, Salsarita’s, and Papa John’s. First-time donors will receive a $25 e-gift card!
Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.
MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for 24 hospitals and multiple medical transport services across 23 counties. MEDIC services Blount Memorial, Covenant Health System, Dolly Parton’s Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare, and UT Medical Center.
As a reminder, the blood, platelets, and plasma products on the shelves now are what would be used in a trauma event. Donated blood takes at least three days to be processed and ready for distribution.
MEDIC is an independent, nonprofit organization. Products donated through MEDIC help community members in East Tennessee and Southeastern Kentucky.
