Memorial Day Weekend is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer, and MEDIC is preparing for the increase in blood product demand by hosting the annual Summer Kickoff Cookout from May 18th through the 22nd. Grilling will take place from 11 am to 4 pm Tuesday (5/19) at the Crossville Donor Center (across from Cumberland Medical Center).
Plus, donors will receive a Special Edition Cookout T-shirt, a ticket to the Array Variety Show, automatic entry to win a 4-Pack of tickets to a Knoxville Smokies game, and coupons to GSM Cabin Rentals, Denton’s, Texas Roadhouse, Salsarita’s, and Papa John’s. First-time donors will receive a $25 e-gift card!
Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.
MEDIC is the primary blood product provider for 24 hospitals and multiple medical transport services across 23 counties. MEDIC services Blount Memorial, Covenant Health System, Dolly Parton’s Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare, and UT Medical Center.