Officials with the blood center said their blood Type O supply was significantly depleted overnight due to trauma incidents, and they're asking for people with Type O for donations.
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The pandemic has made it difficult for the center to receive donations, and each donor can help make a big difference.
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Blood center staff members want to make it simple to donate.
They say the entire process takes about an hour, including the screening and paperwork.
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During the month of August, every donor will receive a coupon for a pint of ice cream as part of the center's Pint for a Pint campaign.
Click here for more information on how to donate blood.