In the spirit of Memorial Day, the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) will be remembering fallen heroes during the month of May through blood donations.

As part of its “Remember” program, CBCC is encouraging the community to donate blood in memory of someone who laid down their life for others. Donors can also post their donation photos and share a story about the person on CBCC’s Facebook page and Twitter feed at: www.Facebook.com\BloodCenter and www.twitter.com/CBCCarolinas.

“Bringing our communities together to donate blood is a noble way to honor our fallen heroes,” said Martin Grable, president and CEO of Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. “These men and women gave their lives trying to protect ours. By giving blood, we can honor them by becoming lifesavers ourselves.”

For businesses, civic organizations and churches interested in hosting a blood drive with CBCC, call Kim Jones, director of sponsorship development, at 704-972-4727. Those interested in donating blood can do so at one of CBCC’s donor centers or at a community blood drive www.carolinadonor.org.

About Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) is a non-profit community-based blood center and the primary blood supplier to 22 regional hospitals, serving 16 North Carolina and three South Carolina counties. CBCC focuses exclusively on gathering red blood cells, platelets and plasma from volunteer donors to save local lives – every drop of blood collected remains here to help people in the Carolinas. CBCC is a member of America’s Blood Centers, North America’s largest network of community-based, independent blood centers providing more than 50% of the nation’s blood supply.

For more information on hosting a blood drive or donating blood in your area, visit www.cbcc.us or call 704-972-4700.

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