As families plan for their winter festivities, schools go on holiday break, and employees take well-deserved time off, blood donation is not always top of mind. Unfortunately, the need for blood doesn’t take a holiday.
We continue to see the blood supply dip to dangerously low levels, and we know that winter will be a vital time for local patients in need. For this reason, I am reaching out to ask for your support in helping to raise awareness of the need for blood donations in the coming weeks. Without lifesaving blood readily available, communities throughout the state could face a potential crisis as hospitals may not have the blood needed to treat patients.
Blood donation helps patients of all ages who are victims of traumatic accidents, need organ transplants, or fight diseases like cancer or Sickle cell disease. And as your local community blood center, donations with Versiti Indiana go directly to serving patients right here at home.
Now more than ever, we need our partners, donors, and host organizations to join our mission. We graciously ask for your support in reaching out to your communities and networks to encourage blood donation during this challenging time. Blood on the shelves TODAY will save lives TOMORROW.
To find out how you can help or to find a donor center or community blood drive near you, call 800-632-4722 or visit Versiti.org.
While there are patients who may never get a chance to thank you personally, please know that your support can truly make a difference in their treatment. We are stronger together!
On behalf of our Versiti team, hospitals, and patients, we thank you! Your commitment and generosity make you a Beacon of Hope for those in need.
Sincerely,
Penny Schroeder, MS, MT(ASCP)
Area Vice President & Senior Director Donor Testing Laboratory
pschroeder@versiti.org
P 317-916-5049 | M 765-432-2416
Versiti Blood Center of Indiana
3450 N. Meridian St. | Indianapolis, IN 46208
