Summer is in full swing, and it’s perfect time to save lives by donating blood.
To get enough donors in the door to meet Hawaii’s patient blood needs, Blood Bank of Hawaii is offering a summer giveaway promotion as its way of saying thanks for saving lives.
Donate now through Sept. 4 and donors will be entered to win weekly giveaways of a $100 Foodland gift card, as well as be eligible for the grand prize of a three-night neighbor island getaway compliments of Castle Resorts &Hotels, including airfare on Hawaiian Airlines and a $250 gift card.
For more details and official rules, visit BBH.org/promotions.
The following is the East Hawaii blood drive schedule for July (Note: drives are subject to change):
• 8:45 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. July 17, Church of the Holy Cross, Meeting Room.
• 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. July 18, Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale, Main Room.
• 9:45 a.m.- 5 p.m. July 19, Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale, Main Room
• 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20, Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale, Main Room
• 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21, LDS Hilo, Cultural Hall.
The general requirements to be a blood donor are:
• Be in good health.
• 18 years of age or older (donors 16-17 years old must have Blood Bank of Hawaii parent/legal guardian consent).
• Weigh 110 pounds or more (additional height/weight requirements apply for female donors 16-18 years old).
• Bring photo ID with date of birth.
For more information, call Blood Bank of Hawaii at 848-4770 or visit BBH.org.
