Donate life-saving blood during October 11th – 13th, and get a Free Ticket to Wonders of Magic in Pigeon Forge! Donors will also receive a Free Appetizer from Texas Roadhouse and a Free MEDIC T-Shirt, by donating at any of these locations: October 11th MEDIC Knoxville (1601 Ailor Ave) 8am – 6:30pm MEDIC Farragut (11000…
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…
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…
MEDIC is once again partnering with the Tennessee Valley Fair. Anyone who donates lifesaving blood September 5-8 will receive a ticket for free admission to this year’s fair. Below is a list of locations: Tuesday, September 5th: MEDIC Knoxville Donor Center 8am – 6:30pm MEDIC Farragut Donor Center 7:30am – 7pm MEDIC Crossville Donor Center…
During the week of August 7th – Aug 11th, Blue Bell Ice Cream will be giving away a free pint of Ice Cream to Blood Donors at select Walmart locations in East Tennessee! Anyone who donates life-saving blood at these locations will get a Free Pint of Ice Cream, Coupons for a Free Chick-fil-A Sandwich…
MEDIC Regional Blood Center and Bristol Motor Speedway are giving one lucky blood donor the opportunity to win big! Blood donors who donate life-saving blood on July 27th and 28th will be entered to win a pair of tickets to the Bristol Motor Speedway Food City 300 race on August 18th and 19th. Donate at…
On Monday, July 24th, MEDIC Regional Blood Center will be partnering with Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies to provide a Free Aquarium ticket to blood donors! The summertime is typically a difficult time of year for MEDIC, where there is a decrease in blood donors but generally an increase in blood usage in area hospitals.…
Zoo Knoxville and MEDIC Regional Blood Center are teaming up to gather lifesaving blood and help support the zoo’s mission all month. Normally, donors would receive a free t-shirt after their donation. This month, though, MEDIC is letting people choose to opt out of the free t-shirt and donate the cost of it directly…
On Monday, November 14th, MEDIC Regional Blood Center will implement new guidelines from the Food and Drug Administration which includes testing all blood donations for the Zika Virus. The FDA required MEDIC and other blood centers to start testing after a rapid spread in the virus which is known to cause potentially fatal birth defects.…
On Monday, October 10th, MEDIC Regional Blood Center is partnering with Ripley’s Haunted Adventure to help bring in life-saving blood donors! During this event, all blood donors will receive a pass for Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, a Free T-Shirt, and a coupon for a Free Appetizer from Texas Roadhouse. Donors who wish to participate can donate…