TriStar Greenview, Blood Assurance hosting blood drive on anniversary of December tornadoes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Blood Assurance and TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital are hosting a blood drive Monday. Dec. 11 on the second anniversary of the December tornadoes that devastated the local area.

On December 11, 2021, an overnight tornado heavily damaged parts of Bowling Green, killing 17 people and injuring several more.

“We welcomed hundreds of donors in the days following the tornado and lives were saved because of them,” said Jerry Antoine, regional director of operations for Blood Assurance. “Now, two years later, we want to invite those donors back, along with many new ones, and remember a day that not only brought grief, but resilience to this tight-knit community.”

The blood drive will take place inside of a bloodmobile on the hospital grounds starting at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Donors can visit bloodassurance.org/greenview, call 800-962-0628 or text BAGIVE to 999777 to schedule an appointment.

Walk-ins will also be accepted. Each individual who donates will receive a complimentary Bowling Green Strong T-shirt.

Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids, avoid caffeine and eat a meal.