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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Mia Vacanti, Communications Intern
Phone 952-833-9522 commintern@EdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Edina To Sponsor Blood Drive
Edina, Minn., Jan. 5, 2016 – The City of Edina will sponsor a blood drive for Memorial Blood Centers early
next month.
All who live or work in Edina are encouraged to donate blood anytime between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St.
Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with a signed parental consent form, weigh at least 110 pounds,
free of antibiotics for at least 24 hours unless taken daily for a skin condition, and symptom-free for at least
three days following a cold or flu.
Police Sgt. Kevin Rofidal is looking forward to seeing everyone come together and donate. “It’s exciting
because it gives us all an opportunity to participate in saving lives,” he said.
For more information about the blood drive or to sign up to donate, contact jlyons@mbc.org or visit
www.mbcherohub.club. You may also contact Terri Wilson at 952-826-0406 or twilson@EdinaMN.gov to
register.
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