The Wash Tub to host blood drives over Labor Day weekend

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio area Wash Tubs are hosting blood drives this weekend in partnership with the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center.

There has been an ongoing blood supply shortage throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with the San Antonio area typically having only a few days’ supply of blood.

Donated blood is used to help treat trauma victims, surgery patients, cancer and transplant patients, newborns and mothers.

During the three-day blood drive events at Wash Tub locations, donors will receive a free car wash voucher worth $20 and a $20 eGift card.

Donors need to make an appointment online. Walk-in donations will be accepted if spots are available.

The schedule below outlines the times and locations for the blood drives:

⭐️ Saturday, September 3, 9am - 2pm

➡️ Culebra: https://bit.ly/3QRD57L

➡️ Helotes: https://bit.ly/3T2iKOW

➡️ Kerrville: https://bit.ly/3ChzOL4

➡️ Sunset: https://bit.ly/3dHnhq3

⭐️ Sunday, September 4

➡️ Blanco, 9am - 2pm: https://bit.ly/3SYEuLQ

➡️ Leon Springs, 9am - 2pm: https://bit.ly/3ppCoqR

➡️ S.E. Military, 9am - 1pm: https://bit.ly/3dGLqwM

➡️ New Braunfels 46, 11am - 4pm: https://bit.ly/3wcUyQ8

➡️ Potranco, 11am - 4pm: https://bit.ly/3QxWZFa

➡️ Schertz, 11am - 4pm: https://bit.ly/3Ch87C7

⭐️ Monday, September 5, 10am - 2pm

➡️ Fred Rd/ Wienerschnitzel: https://bit.ly/3PKi126

Donors can check online for additional blood drives or make an appointment with South Texas Blood & Tissue by calling 210-731-5590 or visiting SouthTexasBlood.org.

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