(St. Petersburg, FL. January 31, 2017) Six year old Logan Hooker received his first blood transfusion within eight hours of birth. He has needed additional ones at regular intervals ever since. Three years ago, Logan was finally diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, Pyruvate Kinease Deficiency or Chronic Anemia. To help provide blood donations for Logan and other patients who need them to live, Julie Weintraub’s “Hands Across the Bay” is sponsoring a blood drive in his honor.
Blood Drive In Honor Of Logan Hooker
Thursday, February 9, 2017
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
At Gold & Diamond Source
3800 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33762
Appointments Honored, Walk-Ins Welcome
Visit oneblooddonor.org or call 1.888.9.DONATE (1.888.936.6283)
All lifesaving blood donors will receive a $50 Gold & Diamond Source Gift Certificate, a OneBlood long sleeve T-shirt, a FREE bag lunch provided by Courtside Grill and a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including a cholesterol screening! In addition, live music will be performed by Harvey Myers Music.
Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Photo ID is required. To learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type visit oneblood.org or call 1-888-9DONATE (1-888-936-6283)