AdventHealth encourages community to donate blood during Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

February 20, 2025 — AdventHealth encourages community to donate blood during Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

HENDERSONVILLE, NC, February 20, 2025 – The month of March is designated as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and AdventHealth is encouraging the community to contribute by donating blood to help save lives. Blood donations are crucial not only for emergencies, but for patients with ongoing medical needs. For those with bleeding disorders, having an adequate blood supply available the day before their scheduled treatment is essential.

AdventHealth Hendersonville and The Blood Connection are teaming up to make sure the blood supply is healthy and stocked for both emergencies and ongoing needs of our community. Join us on Thursday, March 6 at AdventHealth Hendersonville to become a donor and save lives.

To make it easy for the public to donate, AdventHealth and The Blood Connection follow all safety protocols for blood donation.

Blood Drive at AdventHealth Hendersonville

Thursday, March 6 | 10 am to 3 pm

100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville

Look for The Blood Connection Mobile Donor Unit near the Valet parking lot.

All donors will receive $40 in rewards!

To make an appointment, visit thebloodconnection.org and search for the Sponsor Code 23AC.

The Blood Connection is a non-profit organization. A person can donate blood every 56 days. Donors must be 16 years or older and weigh more than 110 lbs. to donate. Sixteen-year-old donors are required to have written consent to donate blood. Before you donate blood, make sure that you drink plenty of water and eat a healthy meal. TBC Donor ID Card (preferred) or photo ID is required to donate. Gift cards and other incentives are non-transferable.