Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has issued a Code Yellow alert for negative blood types. CBCO will host two blood drives on Friday, April 1 with the first at Tyson of Berryville, 110 W. Freeman from 9 a.m. – noon and the second at Walmart from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. A blood drive will be held at the Holiday Island Elks Lodge, 4 Parkcliff Drive on Monday, April 4 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Each donation will be awarded LifePoints as a part of CBCO’s donor rewards program. LifePoints may be redeemed online for a variety of gift cards or points may be assigned to other meaningful causes or charities.
To be eligible to give blood you must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID. For more information about sharing your good health with others or on LifePoints donor rewards go to www.cbco.org or call toll-free (800) 280-5337.