Monthly Archives: September 2017

ALYX Donations Suspended

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is currently unable to collect double red cell donations at this time. The factory where MEDIC’s ALYX kits are made is in Puerto Rico and because of the hurricane they have suspended operations until further notice. ALYX donations are important because they allow MEDIC to collect double the number of red…

12th Annual UT vs UF Competition

While the Tennessee Volunteers are preparing to take on the Florida Gators on September 16th, the competition among fans of both teams is already heating up. Beginning Monday, September 11th, blood donors in Knoxville and Gainesville will be competing to see who can collect the most blood to help their community blood centers. The VOLS have been…