Farmington Hills Blood Drive Honors Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

A June 6 blood drive in Farmington Hills will honor those who were injured or killed in the Boston Marathon bombings.

Sponsored by the Southeastern Michigan branch of the American Red Cross, the drive will be held from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Road. It is also designed to raise awareness of the need for blood when emergencies or disasters strike.

“Blood donations usually increase after disasters such as the Boston Marathon bombing,” said Diane Ward, CEO for the Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region. “Tragedies can often motivate people to donate blood, but it’s important to realize that blood is needed year-round to help hospitals serve patient needs.”

Last year, about 8 million Americans gave about 15 million units of whole blood and red blood cells used for emergency and trauma care, surgeries and for the treatment of serious diseases.

To make an appointment to donate on June 6, call 248-473-1800 or register on-line at redcrossblood.org. Enter the sponsor code costickcenter and follow the instructions to set up an appointment time.

Giving blood takes about an hour. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be 17 years of age or older. For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. 

Source: City of Farmington Hills press release