
Every year, World Blood Donor Day takes place on June 14. With the toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on the healthcare system, this year's event is even more crucial.
Donating blood is a safe and secure process that takes only minutes. Join our real estate agents by participating in one of these upcoming blood drives around the Kennebec Valley.
- Augusta Civic Center - 76 Community Dr., Augusta, ME 04330
With its convenient location and large size, Augusta Civic Center is an ideal spot for a blood drive. To serve as many people as possible, the center has several drives scheduled throughout the summer. Dates in June include Tuesday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Monday, June 29, from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons - 1 Center Dr., Belgrade, ME 04917
For 20 years, Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons has been serving the local area with educational, social, and recreational programs for all ages. Hosting a blood drive is another way for the center to provide a valuable resource benefiting the public. The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Eastside Wellness Center - 6 Elkins Lane, Augusta, ME 04330
Eastside Wellness Center is one of two state-operated facilities providing healthcare services to State of Maine employees and their families. On Tuesday, June 30, the center will be holding a public blood drive between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- MaineGeneral Medical Center - 35 Medical Center Pkwy., Augusta, ME 04333
Their Infusion Services program is one of the many ways MaineGeneral Medical Center works to meet the healthcare needs of the community near Augusta homes for sale. To maintain an adequate supply, the center holds regular blood drives on the first Friday of each month. Hours alternate between 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Due to the holiday, July's event will be held on Friday, July 10.
- Kennebec Valley YMCA - 31 Union St., Augusta, ME 04330
Community health and wellness is the year-round mission of the Kennebec Valley YMCA. In addition to their regular calendar of fitness programs, the YMCA promotes events such as blood drives to encourage a sense of togetherness among community members. The next blood drive at the YMCA is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, between 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Togus VA Hospital - 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330
Men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces make significant sacrifices to serve our country. One of the ways we can repay them is by ensuring they have quality healthcare. Opened in 1866, Togus VA Hospital is the oldest veterans' facility in the nation. The hospital will be holding a blood drive on Tuesday, August 11, from 7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Ice Vault of Maine - 203 Whitten Rd., Hallowell, ME 04347
Is your schedule a little too crowded to attend one of the current events? Any time is the right time to donate blood. As a skating and hockey rink, the Ice Vault of Maine may not sound like a typical spot for a blood drive, but the need for healthy blood is universal. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 24, from noon - 4:30 p.m.
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