U.P. Blood Center runs special promotion

Marquette General – A Duke LifePoint Hospital — has created a unique promotion to increase blood donations during February.  The U.P. Regional Blood Center in Marquette will enter everyone who donates blood during the month into a drawing for a chance to win one of two Kindle Fires.

The Marquette Blood Center is located at 427 West College Ave., adjacent to Marquette General Hospital. No appointments are necessary; walk-ins are welcome. Hours are Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For more information,  visit www.mgh.org/blood.  The promotion is also being held at other blood donation centers across Upper Michigan:

Escanaba
The U.P. Regional Blood Center in Escanaba will enter all who donate blood during the month of February into a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire.  The Escanaba Blood Center is located at 710 S. Lincoln, Suite 200. To schedule an appointment, call (906) 786-8420. Hours are Tuesday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; and Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Hancock
The U.P. Regional Blood Center in Hancock will enter all who donate blood during the month of February into a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire.  The Hancock Blood Center is located in the Quincy Center on Market Street, next to Pat’s Food. For an appointment, call (906) 483-1392. Hours are Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; and Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Iron Mountain
The U.P. Regional Blood Center in Iron Mountain will enter all who donate blood during the month of February into a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire.  The Iron Mountain Blood Center is located in the Dickinson Medical Building, 1717 S. Stephenson Ave., Suite 315. For an appointment, call (906) 774-1012. Hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sault Ste. Marie
The U.P. Regional Blood Center in Sault Ste. Marie will enter all who donate blood during the month of February into a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire.   The Sault Ste. Marie Blood Center is located at 550 Osborn St. For an appointment,  call (906) 632-1177. Hours are Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Thursday and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.