Memorial Day Is Just Around the Corner

The first of many summer efforts are underway in the Mid-Atlantic Blood Services Region (MAR). As stated before, summer donations always decline so in an effort to remind people that the need never takes a vacation, the MAR is trying a different tactic to entice donors.

I recently recorded a 40-second audio commercial that is being distributed across the MAR. Thousands upon thousands of people will be receiving this message via telephone and also available when they contact the MAR directly. (The map below shows the distribution area)

Your vacations may begin with memorial day and go throughout the summer, but the decrease in supply of blood will severely impact all localities - including those you vacation in. Perhaps that's something to think of, as you travel I truly hope that you do not have an emergency. However, we know, emergencies are just that - unexpected. Do you want to be concerned if a hospital doesn't have an adequate blood supply for your immediate needs? I know I don't want to think about that.

Start your summer off right and donate blood today, you never know who's life you may save - including your own.