MEDIC Urgently Seeks Blood Donors: Critical Shortage of O Negative and O Positive Blood Types

MEDIC is facing a critical shortage of O Negative and O Positive blood types, with less than a two-day supply remaining. The organization is urgently calling on donors to help replenish the stock and ensure that there is enough blood available for those in need.

Incentives for Donors

To encourage donations, MEDIC is offering several promotions throughout the month of June:

  • Beach Towel: All donors will receive a beach towel for their donation throughout June.
  • World Blood Donor Day: On June 14, donors will receive a special tumbler instead of the towel in honor of World Blood Donor Day.
  • Ripley’s Aquarium Ticket: From June 10 to June 14, all successful donors will receive a ticket to Ripley’s Aquarium.

Special Incentives for Platelet Donors

MEDIC also provides specific incentives for platelet donors, including:

  • Daily E-Gift Cards
  • MEDIC Platelet Punch Card Program
  • Daily MEDIC Gift

Platelet donors are required to make an appointment, which can be done by calling 865-521-2684.

How to Donate

Appointments for all donors can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074.

Why Your Donation Matters

Donating blood is a simple yet impactful way to save lives. With the current critical shortage of O Negative and O Positive blood types, your donation is more important than ever. Each donation can help save multiple lives, making a profound difference in the community.

MEDIC urges all eligible donors to come forward and help address this urgent need. Your donation can provide critical support to patients in emergency situations, those undergoing surgeries, and individuals receiving treatment for severe illnesses.

Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and receive a special thank-you gift for your generosity. Schedule your appointment today and help MEDIC ensure that blood is available when it is needed most.

About Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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