Immediate Release Contact: Diane Wolf
June 27, 2008 662-842-8871 dwolf@bloodsystems.org
17th Annual M*A*S*H BASH Blood Drive 2008
Honor Your Local Troops
Tupelo, MS….. United Blood Services has reserved cots, rounded up some GREAT door prizes donated by area merchants and brought in the T-shirts to give all our silent heroes in the community as we celebrate and prepare for the 4th of July with the 17th Annual M*A*S*H BASH Blood Drive. Everyone who donates will be showing their support to those heroes who give or have given their blood for our freedom. This event is sponsored by the Mississippi Radio Group along with area merchants.
· Saturday June 28th 8a to 3p BancorpSouth Arena Rooms 1 and 2.
All donors will receive a T-shirt and Pizza Hut coupon PLUS have a chance to win door prizes donated by area merchants and the Grand Prize of 5 days 4 nights Gatlinburg. To schedule an appointment call (662) 842-8871 or signup on line at our website www.bloodhero.com. Give a “Double” and enter the drawing twice!
United Blood Services announced last week a Critical Appeal for type O-negative blood donors. At that time, there were 3 units of type O-negative on the shelf in the state and today that situation has improved but the need remains and the demand could outpace the supply at a moments notice. We are asking all eligible type O-negative blood donors to please come in and donate. The blood donated during MASH Bash will help assure a safe and ample blood supply through the 4th of July Holiday Weekend.
“Every 2-to-3 seconds in this country, someone needs blood. You never know when you or someone you love will be the one. We all expect blood to be available when we need it, but only a few of those who can give actually roll up their sleeves. Please helps put blood on the shelf this 4th of July and Light up someone’s Life,” Wolf said.
ATTENTION ELVIS FANS!
Planning your August trek to Memphis for Elvis Week? Don’t forget to mark the calendar for the annual Elvis Film Fest! TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
See below for ticket and schedule info!
Malco Theatres’ Elvis Film Fest 5 Presented by The DeHart Group
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Studio on the Square, 2105 Court Avenue, Memphis. Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the now-legendary Elvis Film Fest with special showings of King Creole, GI Blues, Blue Hawaii, Girls! Girls! Girls! and Paradise Hawaiian Style. Admission is $5.00 per film and all proceeds benefit the Todd Morgan Sound Fuzion Performance Enrichment Fund at the University of Memphis. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6, at www.malco.com and the Malco theatre box office. So, make a date to take a memorable trip down memory lane with your friends from the The DeHart Group and Malco Theatres.
Schedule:
King Creole
9:30am & 11:45am
G. I. Blues
9:45am
Blue Hawaii
10:00am
Paradise, Hawaiian Style
11:55am
Girls! Girls! Girls!
12noon
As always, we look forward to visiting with our film festival friends! From all corners of the globe and across the 50 states, we’ve had the distinct pleasure of meeting the best Elvis fans on the planet! Help us celebrate the 5th anniversary of Memphis’ coolest film fest by introducing a friend to this fantabulous fest! Escape the traditional Memphis heat and enjoy a few hours of air-conditioned comfort while watching classic films on the silver screen. And it wouldn’t be a party without gifts! Fans in attendance will receive an official commemorative Elvis Film Festival ticket, perfect for framing or adding to the annual scrapbook!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
United Blood Services announces
URGENT need for O-negative blood donors
United Blood Services, this areas non profit blood provider is open Monday through Saturday and conveniently located at
Only six percent of the population has type O-negative blood, yet at hospital trauma centers, sometimes as much as 80% percent of the blood transfused is O-negative. That’s because O-negative blood is the universal blood type.
“It can be given to anyone in an extreme emergency situation when there is no time to crossmatch the donor’s blood with the patient’s,” explained Diane Wolf, Manager, United Blood Services, this area’s non-profit community blood service provider. “When you do the math, our community needs people who are O-negative to give blood at least twice as often as everyone else!”
Another special need for O-negative blood is in the treatment of babies. Neonatal care facilities require fresh units of O-negative blood each day to treat their tiny patients.
“Every 2-to-3 seconds in this country, someone needs blood. And you never know when you or someone you love will be the one. We all expect blood to be available when we need it, but only a few of those who can give actually roll up their sleeves. If you have O-negative blood, it’s time for you to get involved!” Wolf said.
Volunteer donors must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
As of
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United Blood Services has been this area’s non-profit community blood provider since 1975and serves patients in 22 hospitals in
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Like to cook? Want to help a great cause. The Gumtree TWIGS are selling a series of cookbooks with great recipes for appetizers, candy, and soups. Therre are 100 recipes in each book. They are $5 each and all proceeds benefit LeBonheur Children’s medical center in Memphis. Pick yours up at The Print Shop on West Main across from Wal-Mart in Tupelo or Beutific Flowers and gifts in Town Creek Shopping Center in Saltillo. For more info call 348-5505.
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