Plasma Donation

This is really neat, I ran into this while searching for a way to get more people interested in blood donation and I think Baskin Robbins has a great idea! Cheers to them! Anywho, check out this program they have going on for donating blood you get ice cream, truely a sweet deal!

Give blood at any BloodSource center or mobile blood drive now through August. 31, 2006 and cool down with a pint of delicious Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream. Anyone who visits BloodSource this summer will get a coupon to redeem at any Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream store. Baskin-Robbins says thank you to blood donors thirty-one-der-ful ways – with 31 flavor choices.

During the summer months, blood donations tend to drop. Regular blood donors are busy with vacations and summertime activities. High school and college student donations decline because school is out for the summer. Couple the drop off in donations with the potentially increased need for blood due to vehicle and recreational accidents and community blood supplies become stressed.

“Our long-standing relationship with Baskin-Robbins helps us maintain a safe and plentiful blood supply over the summer,” said BloodSource Director of Public Affairs Leslie Botos. “Everyone loves Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream!”

Giving blood is easy, safe and takes less than one hour To be a blood donor, you must be in generally good health, at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) and weigh 110 pounds or more. There is no upper age limit for donating blood. A photo ID is required when registering to donate blood. To make an appointment or to find a mobile blood drive in your area, please call 866.822.5663.