Sherman Hospital will be hosting a blood drive on Friday August 27 from 12 pm – 4 pm. The drive will be held in meeting rooms 4-6 on the lower level.

Everyone who donates blood will receive a gift certificate valid for a free quart of ice cream from Oberweis Ice Cream!

If you are wondering why you should donate, there are constant shortages on blood, causing a continuous demand for it. A few important facts and statistics about blood and its needs include:

• 1 pint of blood can save up to 3 lives
• Blood can only come from volunteers and donors because it cannot be manufactured
• Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood
• More than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day
• 5 million patients in the U.S. need blood every year

Donating blood is 100% safe and you cannot contract any diseases from donating. The donation process includes registration, a brief medical screening, blood collection and refreshments.

Come visit the lower level and Donate the Gift of Life! Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

The blood drive will be run by Heartland Blood Centers, who have been providing community blood service for nearly 70 years. To make your appointment now, click here, or call Janet at (630) 723-2565!