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March 27, 2018
The number one reason eligible blood donors don’t donate is because nobody asked them to. So we’re asking everyone in our community: will you step up and help save lives?
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February 28, 2018
Founded in 1948 to honor those who gave their lives during World War II, Memorial Blood Centers, then known as the Minneapolis War Memorial Blood Bank, ensured a safe and stable supply of blood for patients in area hospitals. In the last 70 years our community has grown, and so has the need for blood.
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January 26, 2018
In 1933, Dr. Drew was the first African American to earn a Doctor of Medical Science degree. His research on transportation of mass quantities of plasma led to technology and practices that would be used in the nation’s first blood banks and bloodmobiles.
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January 04, 2018
Memorial Blood Centers is aiding east coast blood centers when possible, and we encourage our generous donors to schedule an appointment to donate platelets or blood so we can lend a hand and keep the nation’s blood supply stable.
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December 29, 2017
This January, all presenting blood donors with Memorial Blood Centers will receive a voucher for a pair of Minnesota Timberwolves tickets.
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December 22, 2017
This season of giving, blood donors who give ahead of the holidays will receive an extra-sweet thank you.
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November 21, 2017
This holiday season, donors are entered into drawings to win sports tickets.
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October 31, 2017
Continue a long-standing tradition of helping save lives in your community.
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October 02, 2017
On the evening of Oct. 1, 2017, there was a mass shooting in Las Vegas, NV. Memorial Blood Centers stands ready to ship additional blood should it be needed.
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September 29, 2017
Donate blood in October and receive tickets!