Barnesville Blood Bash: This Friday May 8
Press Release
BARNESVILLE — Nonprofit Vitalant is urging the community to donate blood at the annual Barnesville Blood Bash, scheduled for Friday, May 8, to support local patients in need of transfusions. Now in its 42nd year, the student-led event has resulted in thousands of donations, transforming lives.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. Each year, students, families and community members come together to donate blood, resulting in more than 300 donations that support patients at area hospitals facing birth complications, cancer and routine surgeries. Over the past decade alone, nearly 4,000 donations have been collected, each with the potential to save multiple lives. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O. It is in the highest demand, particularly in emergencies, because O-negative can be given to any patient and O-positive to most patients.
Donate to the 42nd Annual Barnesville Blood Bash at:
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: Barnesville High School
- Address: 910 Shamrock Drive, Barnesville, Ohio 43713
“Events like this show the impact a community can make,” said Maya Santana, communications manager for Vitalant. “The need for blood is constant, and every donation helps save lives.” Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are recommended. Schedule at Vitalant.org/BloodBash or use blood drive code UHS010212.
As a special thank-you, those who donate at the Barnesville Blood Bash will receive a custom T-shirt while supplies last, and students who recruit participants may earn scholarship recognition.
Plus, donors who give May 8–10 using code GIVE4MOM-2026-V will receive a $20 rewards gift card with program opt-in and be entered to win one of three $10,000 gift cards. (Terms and conditions apply) Please visit Vitalant.org/DonateforMoms to learn more.
Vitalant (Vye-TAL-ent) is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. Individuals who generously donate blood, volunteer, and give financially are essential to our lifesaving mission. Learn more at vitalant.org.
(Vitalant press release submitted by Maya Santana)
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