MEDIC REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER SUMMER COOKOUT ( WITH LIST OF LOCATIONS)

WHO:           MEDIC Regional Blood Center   WHAT:          Summer Kickoff Cookout   WHEN: May 19 – 23 Grilling will take place from 11 am to 4 pm daily.   WHERE: Monday:          Athens Donor Center Food City Asheville Hwy/Greeneville   Tuesday:          Crossville Donor Center (across from Cumberland Medical Center) UT Regional Sevierville   Wednesday:    Ailor Avenue Center Farragut Center Food City Tazewell Harlan Medical Center   Thursday:        Ailor Avenue Center Farragut Center Kingston Gravel Pit Food City Western Plaza Newport   Friday:             Lowe’s LaFollette Scott Appalachian Industries   WHY: Memorial Day Weekend is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer, and MEDIC is Preparing for the increase in blood product demand by hosting a Summer Kickoff Cookout from May 19 – 23.   Donors will receive a Special Edition Cookout T-shirt, automatic entry to win a 4-Pack of tickets to a Knoxville Smokies game, and coupons to Denton’s, Texas Roadhouse, Salsarita’s, and Papa John’s. First-time donors will receive a $25 e-gift card!   Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.   MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for 25 hospitals and air medical transport services across 23 counties. MEDIC services Blount Memorial, Covenant Health System, East TN Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare, and UT Medical Center. As a reminder, the blood, platelets, and plasma products on the shelves now are what would be used in a trauma event. Donated blood takes at least three days to be processed and ready for distribution.   MEDIC is an independent, nonprofit organization. Products donated through MEDIC help community members in East Tennessee and Southeastern Kentucky.   WEBSITE:       www.medicblood.org SOCIAL                      Facebook: @medicblood Twitter: @medicblood Instagram: @medicbloodcenter