Blood Bank of Delmarva’s largest event culminates National Blood Donor Month
OCEAN CITY, Md. – Prepare for Blood Bank of Delmarva’s (BBD) biggest event of the year by far – the Ocean City Blood Drive.
BBD cordially invites local residents to participate in the 26th annual Ocean City Blood Drive scheduled for Monday, January 27, Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 29. This traditional draw, BBD’s largest, takes place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center overlooking scenic Assawoman Bay.
The theme for this year’s blood drive is, “Ocean City Life Patrol,” a fun play on the Ocean City Beach Patrol. BBD Director of Donor Recruitment Joanna Arat said. The tagline on everything is “Make Waves, Save Lives.”
Arat and Account Manager Bryan Shepherd hope to have 600 to 700 people donate. The record stands at 685 donors set in 2021.
“It’s the biggest blood drive around,” Shepherd said. “Nothing else touches the scope of what it does.”
Be a part of the action and join the Ocean City Life Patrol at the 26th Annual Ocean City Blood Drive on one of three days. Book online or call 888-8-BLOOD-8 to make an appointment.
“Help us culminate National Blood Donor Month,” said Steve Corse, executive director, Blood Operations for Blood Bank of Delmarva. “It’s an important time to raise awareness about the need for blood donations when winter weather can lead to blood drive cancellations or donors who opt to stay home. Let’s end the month on a positive note.”
This blood drive is made possible in part by Town of Ocean City, Md., Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Knight of Columbus Council # 9503, the Ocean City Lions Club, Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce, and Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City.
Thank you as well to the annual support from the local business community. Notably, Dough Roller, Candy Kitchen, Wockenfuss Candies, and Tru by Hilton. The blood drive traditionally draws several local realtors as well.