The vast effects of Hurricane Harvey and its associated flooding are being felt across the country, including in our nation’s blood supply.

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas urges all eligible blood donors to make and keep appointments to give as soon as possible as they work to support patients in the Carolinas and those impacted by Harvey.

“Thanks to the generosity of our local donors, CBCC has already sent more than 500 blood products to the affected areas,” CBCC President and CEO Martin Grable said. “We will continue to send more as we are able. The need is great, and we expect it to continue for some period of time.”

AABB issued a statement that noted “blood drives in Southeast Texas have been canceled for multiple days, drastically impacting the region’s ability to collect the lifesaving blood products needed for their patients. Blood collection agencies across the country continue to make every effort to meet the emergency needs of patients and ensure a sufficient blood supply in storm-affected areas.”

Donors of all blood types are needed, but type O-positive donors are critically important right now. Their blood can be safely transfused to most patients and is frequently used in emergency situations. Visit CBCC’s website (http://www.cbcc.us/) to find a donation center or mobile drive near you.

About Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is the local nonprofit, community-based blood center and the primary blood supplier to the region’s hospitals. CBCC collects blood and blood products from volunteer donors in the community to return to the community at the lowest possible cost consistent with the highest possible standards. CBCC is a member of America’s Blood Centers, North America’s largest network of community-based, independent blood centers that provide more than 50 percent of the nation’s blood supply. For more information, visit http://www.cbcc.us/.

For more information on hosting a blood drive or donating blood in your area, visit www.cbcc.us or call 1-888-59-BLOOD.

Follow the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BloodCenter, on Instagram https://instagram.com/cbccarolinas/ and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CBCCarolinas.

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Contact:

Kelly Singleton – Community Blood Center of the Carolinas – 704-972-4740

Jenni Walker – Walker PR Group – 704-649-6571

Below is a list of mobile blood drives and donation center hours for Aug. 31-Sept. 6.

August 31, 2017

York County Sheriff's Office

York, SC 29745

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

August 31, 2017

York County Sheriff's Office

York, SC 29745

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

August 31, 2017

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 28274

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

September 01, 2017

Nation Ford High School

Fort Mill, SC 29715

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

September 02, 2017

Matthews Alive Festival

Matthews, NC 28105

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

September 02, 2017

Regal Manchester Stadium 14

Rock Hill, SC 29730

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

September 02, 2017

Regal Theaters Birkdale 16

Huntersville, NC 28078

3:00 pm - 6:30 pm

September 02, 2017

Regal Cinema - Franklin Square

Gastonia, NC 28056

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

September 02, 2017

Carmike Cinemas

Hickory, NC 28602

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

September 02, 2017

Best Buy

Hickory, NC 28602

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

September 03, 2017

Matthews Alive Festival

Matthews, NC 28105

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

September 03, 2017

Stonecrest Shopping Center

Charlotte, NC 28277

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

September 03, 2017

Dairy Queen

Shelby, NC 28150

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

September 03, 2017

Robinson Presbyterian Church

Charlotte, NC 28215

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

September 04, 2017

Ayrsley Grand Cinema 14

Charlotte, NC 28273

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

September 04, 2017

Marquee Cinemas

Morganton, NC 28655

2:00 pm - 5:30 pm

September 05, 2017

Delta Phi Lambda UNCC

Charlotte, NC 28223

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

September 05, 2017

Stanly Community College-Crutchfield

Locust, NC 28097

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

September 05, 2017

CPCC Central Campus

Charlotte, NC 28204

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

September 05, 2017

Hendrick Honda Hickory

Hickory, NC 28602

12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

September 05, 2017

Lowe's Home Improvement

Hickory, NC 28602

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

September 06, 2017

Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church

Kannapolis, NC 28081

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

September 06, 2017

Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge - Morganton Campus

Morganton, NC 28655

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

September 06, 2017

CPCC Cato Campus

Charlotte, NC 28215

10:30 am - 2:00 pm

September 06, 2017

Caswell County Government

Yanceyville, NC 27379

10:00 am - 1:30 pm

September 06, 2017

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, NC 28001

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Charlotte Blood Donation Center

Sunday 7:30 AM- 5 PM

Monday 10 AM-8PM

Tuesday 7:30 AM-5 PM

Wednesday 10 AM-8PM

Thursday 10 AM-8PM

Friday 7:30 AM- 5 PM

Saturday 7:30 AM-5 PM

Gastonia Blood Donation Center

Sunday 7:30 AM- 5 PM

Monday 10 AM-8PM

Tuesday 10 AM-8 PM

Saturday 7:30 AM-5 PM

Concord Blood Donation Center

Tuesday 10 AM-8PM

Wednesday 10 AM-8PM

Thursday 10 AM-8PM

Friday 7:30 AM- 5 PM

Saturday 7:30 AM-5 PM

Hickory Blood Donation Center

Monday 10 AM-8PM

Tuesday 10 AM- 8PM

Wednesday 10 AM-8PM

Friday 7:30 AM- 5 PM

Saturday 7:30 AM-5 PM

Greensboro Blood Donation Center

Saturday 7:30 AM-2:30 PM

Monday 1 PM-6 PM

Tuesday 1 PM-6PM

Wednesday 8 AM-2 PM

Thursday 8 AM-2PM

Friday 8 AM-2 PM