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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Michael McGivern, Communications Intern
Phone 952-833-9522 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City To Host Blood Drive
Edina, Minn., Nov. 13, 2013 – Next month, the City of Edina will sponsor a blood drive with nonprofit
partner Memorial Blood Centers.
All who live or work in Edina are encouraged to donate blood anytime between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 9, 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.
This summer, the Edina Police Department took first place in the Battle of the Badges blood drive
competition for the second consecutive year. Sgt. Kevin Rofidal, who helped to organize the event, said the
City is hoping for another great turnout from the community and a goal of 53 units of blood at the December
event.
For more information about the City of Edina blood drive, or to schedule a time to donate, visit
www.mbc.org/Donate-Blood/iDonate/Complete (use code 0111) or call 952-826-0406. Appointments are
highly desired, but some walk-ins will be welcome. Expanded information about donation eligibility or
restrictions can be found on the Memorial Blood Center website under the “Guidelines” tab.
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