In the wake of Hurricane Irma, dozens of American Red Cross blood drives were canceled in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, resulting in nearly 2,800 uncollected blood and platelet donations.
On Monday, Baxter Auto Group will be answering the call for help by holding community blood drives at three of its dealerships. “Omahans are known for their generosity and stepping up to help those in need," says Baxter President Mickey Anderson. "Donating blood is one way for our community to support victims in the wake of the devastating hurricanes that have impacted our fellow Americans.”
The Omaha company is encouraging their employees, customers and the community to stop by dealerships on October 2nd to give blood. The community blood drives will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Toyota La Vista (7204 S 124th Circle), Westroads (808 N 102nd Street) and West Dodge (17950 Burt Street) locations.
No appointments are necessary. All blood types are currently needed, however Platelet and type O blood donations are especially critical right now. Donors will be given a car wash voucher which can be redeemed that day or at a later date.