Cherokee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Camp Cards will be given away to Blood Assurance donors May 18 and 19
Donors at the Downtown Chattanooga, Fort Oglethorpe, Cleveland, Hixson or East Brainerd Blood Assurance locations will receive Cherokee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America Camp Cards on Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19 while supplies last.
Camp Cards feature discounts and coupons from local retailers and benefit local Scouting programs and camps that serve more than 5,000 youth and 1,300 volunteers. Scott Fosse, Scout executive said “The Cherokee Area Council would like to thank Blood Assurance for helping our Scouts go to camp this summer. We hope the blood donors enjoy all of the great offers on this year’s card.”
Officials said, "Blood Assurance is excited to offer Camp Cards to donors and support the Boys Scouts of America. Boy Scouts of America programs serve youth and families in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, and aim to develop youth leaders through vales-based experiences."
Additional cards may be purchased for $5 from area Scouts or at our Scout Service Center at 6031 Lee Hwy. through May 13.
Blood Assurance is a non-profit regional blood center responsible for supplying blood and blood components to 74 healthcare facilities in 51 counties. Over 540 blood donors are needed every day in order to adequately supply the hospitals served by Blood Assurance.
To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. The process usually takes about 30 minutes and includes a complimentary snack. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids - avoiding caffeine - and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating. Your one donation can save three lives.
For more information about Blood Assurance, please call 1-800-962-0628 or go to www.BloodAssurance.org.