Quarterly Blood Drive

The York Jaycees participate in the WellSpan Blood Assurance Program.
This program offers a unique opportunity to support the community by sponsoring blood drives and/or having members regularly donate blood at our center. Participation in the program guarantees members and their families the transfer of blood donation credits to any hospital in the United States. These cover the nonreplacement cost for blood still charged by some hospitals in the event that a transfusion would be needed. Most importantly, participation in this program helps to assure that blood is available for our neighbors, family and friends.

Click here to learn more about the WellSpan Blood Donation Services. (external link)

The York Jaycees strive to donate blood four times per year at Apple Hill Medical Center to benefit the York Blood Bank. The Center is in desperate need for donors. Jaycees can donate blood within a week of the Jaycees designated date - just mention you're there to donate for the York Jaycees. Jaycees family members and friends can also donate on behalf of the York Jaycees - all they need to say is they're donating for the York Jaycees and we'll get credit.

The York Jaycees donate blood at the Apple Hill Blood Donor Center, 25 Monument Road, Suite 198, York, PA 17403. Check out our Calendar of Events for upcoming Blood Drive dates.

Top 10 reasons to donate blood

10. You get free juice and cookies

9. You will weigh less — one pint less when you leave than when you came in.

8. It's easy and convenient — it only takes about an hour and you can make the donation at a donor center, or at one of the many Red Cross mobile blood drives.

7. It's something you can spare — most people have blood to spare... yet, there is still not enough to go around.

6. Nobody can ask you to do any heavy lifting as long as you have the bandage on. You can wear it for as long as you like. It's your badge of honor.

5. You will walk a little taller afterwards — you will feel good about yourself.

4. You will be helping to ensure that blood is there when you or someone close to you may need it. Most people don't think they'll ever need blood, but many do.

3. It's something you can do on equal footing with the rich and famous — blood is something money can't buy. Only something one person can give to another.

2. You will be someone's hero — you may give a newborn, a child, a mother or a father, a brother, or a sister another chance at life. In fact, you may help save up to three lives with just one donation.

1. It's the right thing to do!