OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — During the pandemic, many blood drives were canceled and the effects are still being felt. According to a release from the Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB), it’s facing a shortage of life-saving blood and platelet donations.
The NCBB said, “More than 50% of the blood supply was lost when community blood drives were canceled due to COVID-19 this year, and the supply remains low (less than a 3-day supply of all blood types). Blood drives are resuming.”
You may be eligible to donate if you are:
- In good health
- 17 years or older— or 16 with written parental consent (PDF available on NCBB.ORG)
- At least 110 pounds
- Free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken for preventative reasons
- Symptom-free for at least 72 hours following a cold or flu
To make a donation appointment you can call 1-877-486-9414 or visit the NCBB website.
Upcoming drives:
| Date | Sponsor | Location | City | Time |
| 09/02/21 | Lincoln Kiwanis Blood Drive | Fellowship Community Church | Lincoln | 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| 09/13/21 | Southeast Community College - Lincoln Campus | 8800 O Street | Lincoln | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| 09/14/21 | Concordia University - Seward | 800 North Columbia Ave | Seward | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| 09/15/21 | Southeast Community College - Milford | 600 South State Street | Milford | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| 09/21/21 | Crete Carrier Corporation | 400 NW 56th Street | Lincoln | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| 09/21/21 | Doane University | 1014 Boswell Ave | Crete | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| 09/23/21 | Methodist Health System | 825 S. 169th Street | Omaha | 7:00 am - 12:00 pm |
To sweeten the deal, all presenting donors from Thursday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 6th will be entered for a chance to win a grill the NCBB said.
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