KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The MEDIC Regional Blood Center said it is in need of O- blood donors to help replenish their supply. O- blood is the most common type of blood used in transfusions where medical providers may not know a person's blood type.
MEDIC said it will offer $10 e-gift cards to O- donors on Thursday and Saturday, Aug. 24-25.
Anyone who is able to donate O- blood can visit a donor center or mobile location to do so. There are four centers located in East Tennessee, listed below.
- Ailor Center: 1601 Ailor Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37921
- Crossville Center: 96 Hayes Street, Crossville, TN, 38555
- Athens Center: 213 E. Washington Avenue Suite 104, Athens, TN, 37303
- Farragut Center: 11000 Kingston Pike Suite 4, Knoxville, TN 37934
Donors can also contact MEDIC Regional Blood Center to arrange an appointment by calling them at (865) 524-3074. They can also schedule an appointment online.
"O-" is the most common type of blood used in trauma incidents, such as severe car crashes or violent crimes. However, only around 7% of the population has O- blood and can only receive blood from donors of the same type. They can donate to people with any type of blood, though.
