NEWS RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA
May 19, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH PARTNERS WITH THE BLOOD CENTER
TO HOST BLOOD DRIVES AT JPRD PLAYGROUNDS
Residents Invited to Donate Blood in Response to Blood Supply Shortage;
The Blood Center Offers $500 Gas Card Raffle
JEFFERSON, LA - Jefferson Parish, in partnership with The Blood Center, will be hosting blood drives at specific playgrounds on the East Bank and West Bank due to blood shortages both locally and nationwide. One lucky donor will be entered to win a $500 gas card from The Blood Center. In order to enter to win, the donor must take a selfie while donating and send the photo to www.tinyurl.com/SummerofGas.
Appointments are encouraged but not required. Eligible donors can make an appointment at the following locations in Jefferson Parish by clicking the links below or by calling (800) 86-BLOOD:
Pontiff Playground:
Monday, May 24 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
1521 Palm St., Metairie, LA 70001
**Schedule an appointment
Lakeshore Playground:
Tuesday, May 25 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
1125 Rosa Avenue, Metairie, LA 70005
**Schedule an appointment
King’s Grant Playground:
Wednesday, May 26 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
3805 15th St., Harvey, LA 70058
**Schedule an appointment
Miley Playground:
Thursday, May 27 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
6716 W. Metairie Ave. Metairie, LA 70003
**Schedule an appointment
Johnny Jacobs Playground:
Friday, May 28 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
5851 5th Ave., Marrero, LA 70072
**Schedule an appointment
Pontiff Playground:
Saturday, May 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1521 Palm St., Metairie, LA 70001
**Schedule an appointment
Donors must bring a picture ID and wear a mask to the Blood Drive. Residents can speed up their appointment by filling out a medical questionnaire using FastLane before arrival. All blood donations are being tested for COVID antibodies and results will be available after five days. All donors must be in good health, a minimum of 110 pounds and 17 years old; 16 year olds can donate with parental consent. There is no wait period to be able to give blood after being vaccinated.
For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.
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