Community Blood Bank to honor donors at upcoming event
The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York is hosting the 7th Annual Donor Appreciation Day on Friday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their donor center at 2646 Peach St.
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The theme for this year's celebration is 'Support Local.' There will be food trucks and live music throughout the day to emphasize the theme and enhance the celebration. There will also be games and giveaways. All are welcome to partake in this celebration.
Donors in attendance, whether or not they are donating that day, will receive a CBB tote bag, popcorn from PopLuck, five raffle tickets, a food truck voucher, and Smiley's Ice Cream.
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One donor will receive the 2025 Ed Althof Commitment to Community Award, named for a man who has donated over 60 gallons of blood in the Erie area during his lifetime. The award will be given at 6:30 p.m.
People who donate blood to the CBB are helping the Erie area directly. According to the CBB website, 'The Community Blood Bank of NWPA & WNY supplies blood and blood products to 19 hospitals and 7 Stat MedEvac bases throughout Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York.'
For more information on the CBB, click here.
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