Go Vols!
MEDIC Versus LifeSouth Community Blood Bank
WHO: MEDIC Regional Blood Center
WHAT: Annual MEDIC versus LifeSouth Community Blood Bank Competition
WHEN: This Week!
September 22 – 26
WHERE: All donor centers and mobile drives
WHY: September brings many East Tennessee traditions, including the annual competition between MEDIC and LifeSouth. Generally known as UT versus FL, a change in the football schedule doesn’t mean a schedule change for saving lives.
Donors will receive a special edition t-shirt and coupons for Papa John’s, Salsarita’s, Texas Roadhouse, and Denton’s. Donors also receive two tickets to the Kerbela Shriner’s Circus and are automatically entered to win a daily $50 Food City Gift Card. All new donors will receive a $25 e-gift card via email.
The blood center with the highest total points is named the winner! All blood products count toward the daily totals. A whole blood donation equals one point; the ALYX donation and platelet donation equal two points.
Appointments are not required but encouraged. 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 25 hospitals and air medical transport services across 23 counties. MEDIC services Blount Memorial, Covenant Health System, East TN 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. Products donated through any other collection activity/organization do not stay in East Tennessee or Southeastern Kentucky. They are shipped out of the area and nationally.
WEBSITE: www.medicblood.org
SOCIAL Facebook: @medicblood
Twitter: @medicblood
Instagram: @medicbloodcenter
Tik Tok: @medicregionalbloodcenter
For more information:
Kristy Altman, Vice President of Communications and PR
865-805-2008
