Blood donors can win $500 by donating blood at South Bend Medical Foundation fundraisers in December

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – We’re all busier during the holidays, but South Bend Medical Foundation leaders hope you’ll take some time to donate blood.

Colleen Hahn, the blood donor recruitment manager at the South Bend Medical Foundation, told us they see a decline in their donations this time of year.

To encourage even more people to roll up their sleeves, the foundation is giving away at least one $500 prize each week to one lucky donor.

This promotion runs through the end of the month and rides are planned throughout Michigan.

Hahn said anyone who can give something is welcome. However, there is currently a particularly great need for O-positive blood.

Hahn said it only takes 45 minutes to give, but you never know whose life you might save.

“A few months ago we had a blood donor who donated about 66 gallons, came to the emergency room one day with a bleed and used 28 units of blood. He basically bled to death twice,” Hahn said. “So it saved his life. And he never thought that his donation could be something that he would receive, or that someone else’s donation could be something that he would receive.”

Here’s a quick look at the upcoming blood drives scheduled for this month. You can either drop in or make an appointment in advance by clicking on the links below.

Saturday December 7th: The Mayor of Plymouth will host a blood drive near the Plymouth Fire Station (111 N. Center Street) from 8 a.m. to noon. To make an appointment, click here.

Wednesday December 11th: Dunne Hall at Notre Dame will host a blood drive in Library Circle from 1 to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, click here.

Friday, December 13th: Hardware Plus Osceola (611 Lincolnway West) is hosting a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. To make an appointment, click here.

For more information about donating blood through the South Bend Medical Foundation, visit Click here.

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