WEST PLAINS, MO– Go wild about saving lives! Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 area healthcare facilities, are partnering together to help boost the region’s blood supply for local patients.
Stick out your paw and donate blood at the upcoming blood drive at Cedarhurst of West Plains on Wednesday, September 24.
Successful donors will receive a voucher for two free general admissions to the Dickerson Park Zoo, valued at $38. Zoo admission vouchers are valid through July 31, 2026. No other discounts or coupons apply. Donors will also receive a limited-edition zoo themed T-shirt, while supplies last.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donors provide all the blood for patients at Ozarks Healthcare, as well as dozens of healthcare facilities across the Ozarks. West Plains area residents will have the opportunity to donate at the following location:
Cedarhurst of West Plains Therapy Gym: 1521 US Hwy 63, West Plains. Wednesday, September 24th from 12-Noon to 5PM
To help avoid wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. Donors can schedule an appointment at www.cbco.org/zoo or by calling 417-227-5006.
Photo identification required. Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to the blood drive.
Those interested in the drive can contact Michelle Teter, Media Relations Representative for The Community Blood Center of The Ozarks @ 417-227-5006
