Give the gift of life on Dec. 4 at Estes Park Health

A man donates blood while seated in a medical chair. A healthcare worker in a maroon uniform and blue gloves stands nearby.

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Estes Park Health is hosting a blood drive at the hospital in conjunction with the UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center. We need your help!

Blood donations typically see a decline during the holiday season for many reasons:

Holiday activities – Busy schedules and travel can hinder people from donating blood.

Seasonal Illnesses – Conditions like the flu and COVID-19 may stop donors from attending or keeping appointments.

Inclement weather – Severe weather can lead to the cancellations of blood drives and canceled appointments.

School breaks – Time off from School can create challenges for people wishing to donate.

However, the need for blood doesn’t take a holiday. According to the Blood Center, in the U.S., blood is needed every two seconds to assist patients in need of care due to illness or injury.

To help motivate potential donors to show up on Dec. 4, your donation will make you eligible for a chance to win a ham from the Honey Baked Ham Company and a chance to win 4 tickets to the Dec. 21 Colorado Eagles Hockey game.

The hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. You can also schedule an appointment at Blood Donation in Fort Collins | Northern Colorado | UCHealth.