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Local Blood Drive Hosted at Mattress Firm in Corpus Christi, TX
August 18,
2024 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Blood donations are always at a premium all around the country, with blood products in high demand. According to the Red Cross website, there is an emergency blood and platelet shortage.
The Red Cross national blood product supply has fallen by more than 25% since July 1. The Red Cross is working with hospitals around the clock to meet the blood needs of patients – but they can’t do it alone. They need donors to help provide lifesaving care.
According to the Caller Times in Corpus Christi, a local area Mattress Firm is helping the cause by hosting a blood drive.
According to the article, “Your chances to win tickets to see the Dallas Cowboys against the Houston Texans or passes for Austin City Limits have increased. Donors who give blood at the Coastal Bend Blood Center's Need For Life Corpus Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Mattress Firm in Moore Plaza will be automatically entered into a raffle.”
“Aside from the mentioned prizes, donors can also be entered to win a $1,000 Mattress Firm shopping spree, Red River Rivalry football tickets, four field-level Houston Astros tickets and more. As well, donors will receive a T-shirt, a Chili's coupon and a Blue Bell Ice Cream voucher, while supplies last.”
“The blood center needs to collect more than 150 donations daily to supply the need for blood products to 22 medical facilities within the 10 Coastal Bend area counties it serves. The blood drive is to make sure the center's shelves are ready for any traumas that might occur over the Labor Day holiday.”
“Walk-ins are welcome, but donors are encouraged to schedule appointments by texting the word "APPOINT" to 999-777, calling 361-855-4943 or visiting coastalbendbloodcenter.org.”
If you aren’t local to the Corpus Christi area, you can always find a blood drive near you by going to the Red Cross website.