Blood drive Monday

Church of the Incarnation will celebrate January National and Ohio Blood Donor Awareness Month by hosting a community blood drive Monday, Jan. 18, from 1 to 7 p.m., at 55 Williamsburg Lane.

Donors get free testing for COVID-19 antibodies and the “Team Donor” long-sleeve T-shirt. Donors must make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com or by calling 937-461-3220.

The special-edition “Team Donor – Blood Donor Awareness Month” long-sleeve T-shirt is free when you register to donate with Community Blood Center now through Feb. 27.

The traditional challenges of winter emphasized during January Blood Donor Awareness Month are more severe this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The surge in coronavirus cases has resulted in multiple businesses and high school blood drive cancellations. Blood drives that have remained on schedule are operating at reduced capacity.

CBC is seeking people who have recovered from the coronavirus to donate COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma for the treatment of coronavirus patients. CP donors receive a Kroger $25 gift

card and the “Support the Fight Against COVID – Donate Convalescent Plasma” T-shirt. First-time CCP donors must have proof of positive test and should register at www.GivingBlood.org or call 937-461-3220.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changes blood donor eligibility guidelines periodically. Individuals with eligibility questions are invited to email canidonate@cbccts.org or call 1-800388-GIVE. Make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com.