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March Blood Drives in Mercer County

DAYTON, Ohio – Feb. 26, 2025 – March is a time for renewal and giving back, and there's no better way to make a difference than by donating blood. As we transition into a new season, your donation can help ensure that hospitals are prepared to meet the needs of patients in critical care. Every donation is a chance to save lives—your small act of kindness could mean everything to someone in need.

All attempting donors will receive a "Donors are Kind of a Big Dill" t-shirt as a thank you! Upcoming blood drives in Mercer County include: 

• Saint Henry EMS, Mar. 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Saint Henry Emergency Medical Services Building, 436 Western Avenue, Saint Henry, OH 45883.

• Mercer Health Doctors' Urgent Care Celina, Mar. 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Doctor's Urgent Care Parking Lot, 950 South Main Street, Celina, OH 45822.

• Lincoln Electric Coldwater, Mar. 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Lincoln Electric Coldwater Donor Coach, 911 North 2nd Street, Coldwater, OH 45828.

• Mercer Health Hospital, Mar. 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Mercer Health Conference Rooms - East Wing Meeting & Physician's Conference Rooms, 800 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828.

• Wilmer/Navitor, Mar. 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Wilmer/Navitor Parking Lot, 515 W Sycamore, Coldwater, OH 45828.

• Maria Stein American Legion, Mar. 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Maria Stein American Legion Community Room, 8140 State Route 119, Maria Stein, OH 45860.

• Bruns Construction Enterprises Celina, Mar. 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Bruns Construction Celina Bloodmobile, 6781 Hellwarth Road, Celina, OH 45822.

• Wright State Lake Campus, Mar. 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at WSU Lake Campus - James Dicke Hall, 7600 Lake Campus Drive, Celina, OH 45822.

• Fort Recovery American Legion, Mar. 31, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Fort Recovery Legion Social Hall, 2490 State Route 49, Fort Recovery, OH 45846.

• Mercer County Fairgrounds, Mar. 31, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Mercer County Fairgrounds PBS Animal Health Building, 1001 West Market Street, Celina, OH 45822.

Walk-ins are welcome, or you can make an appointment by calling (937) 461-3220. To register online, please visit our website at VersitiDayton.org.

For 60 years, we have proudly served our community as the Community Blood Center, and we are now Versiti Blood Center of Ohio. Our commitment to helping neighbors in need remains unwavering.

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About Versiti

Versiti is a world-class, non-profit blood health organization with locations across the Midwest. Headquartered in Milwaukee with more than 2,400 employees, Versiti was formed with a mission of service to improve patient outcomes, advance the field of personalized medicine and strengthen the health of communities everywhere. We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, providing innovative, value-added solutions in the fields of transfusion medicine, transplantation, and blood-related diseases. From research, clinical care, and diagnostic testing to the sharing of lifesaving gifts through blood, organ and tissue donation, the collective efforts across Versiti result in more hope for the communities that trust us. For more information, visit Versiti.org.