In recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11, Carter BloodCare encourages blood donors to give in November in honor and support of U.S. military veterans and active duty service members. This month is also a time to donate blood in gratitude for good health. To boost the ongoing mission of keeping a safe and sufficient blood supply on hand, city of Rowlett is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at two different locations. One location will be Tom Thumb, 8805 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett, in the parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. The second venue for the drive will be inside the Community Centre, at 5300 Main St., Rowlett. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Amanda Mullaney at 972-463-3962.
Residents can host their own community blood drives in memory of veterans that made the ultimate sacrifice. Drives are a lifesaving way to honor a veteran’s life or to support an active-duty service member. Email BookABloodDrive@carterbloodcare.org to start planning a drive for your hometown heroes.
Donors can complete the medical history questionnaire online on the day of donation, before arriving to give blood. People who have had COVID-19 vaccinations are still eligible to donate blood.
Carter BloodCare staff and unvaccinated donors are required to wear facial coverings at blood drives or donation centers, except when temperature is taken during screening, or when eating and drinking after the donation. Vaccinated donors are strongly encouraged to continue wearing masks. Carter BloodCare will comply with required mask mandates, as applicable.
Potential blood donors may volunteer at age 16 with parental consent. Additionally, 17-year-olds can give independently and there is no upper age limit. For information on eligibility and to make an appointment, call/text 800-366-2834 or visit CarterBloodCare.org.