Blood Assurance to hold upcoming local drives

As football season rolls on, Blood Assurance is looking for some "game changers."

Blood Assurance is asking the public to make a play that matters by giving back to the community and helping replenish the blood supply which is used locally to help trauma patients, cancer patients, premature babies and others in need of blood.

During the month of October, donors will receive a new Blood Assurance "Game Changers" T-shirt. Depending on blood type and type of donation made, donors may be eligible for additional rewards all quarter long, including e-gift cards.

Upcoming local Blood Assurance drives include:

Monday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Ironworx Gym, 220 Snow Hollow Lane

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - TCAT-McMinnville, 241 Vo-Tech Drive

Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Garden City Plaza, 226 Hobson St.

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital, 1559 Sparta St.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Warren County High School, 199 Pioneer Lane

Donors are advised to eat a good meal, drink additional water and avoid energy drinks before giving blood. Appointments can be made online, by calling 800 962-0628 or texting BAGIVE to 999777. Walk-ins are also welcome.