On September 11, 2001 donors filled the Dayton CBC Donor Center and waited in lines that stretched into the parking lot. It was scene repeated at blood centers across the country. For a nation in shock, donating blood was a united act of compassion in response to a national tragedy.
Fifteen years later, CBC remains committed to its mission of providing a life-saving blood supply to all in need. CBC donors and supporters are forever linked to the heroism and sacrifice the world witnessed that day. The navy blue “9/11 Never Forget – 15 Years Later and Growing Stronger” t-shirt is free to everyone who registers to donate Sept. 6 through Oct. 1 at a CBC Donor Center and most CBC mobile blood drives.
The Labor Day period can be a challenging time for maintaining the blood supply due to holiday travel and activities. If you miss a chance to donate CBC encourages you to reschedule when you are able.
ZIKA TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS INCLUDE FLORIDA’S MIAMI-DADE CO.
Community Blood Center is taking precautions against the Zika virus by asking anyone who has traveled to Florida’s Miami-Dade County to refrain from donating blood.
CBC is deferring potential donors for 28 days who have traveled to Zika endemic areas in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central or South America and has expanded this travel restriction to include Miami-Dade County.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that local Zika virus transmission has been confirmed in an area of Miami Beach and a previously identified area of transmission north of downtown Miami.
CBC asks all donors to be aware that travel restrictions impact the available blood supply by further limiting the number of people able to donate. Zika travel deferments and stricter FDA requirements for hemoglobin level and pulse screening that went into effect May 23, 2016 represent a two percent potential impact on the donor deferral rate. CBC encourages eligible donors to schedule appointments and donate when able.
Learn more at www.GivingBlood.org
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