MEDIC Regional Blood Center Competes Against Blood Assurance During Tennessee Smokies vs. Chattanooga Lookouts Week

Brad Jones August 6, 2024 Featured, News Leave a comment 83 Views

MEDIC Regional Blood Center and Chattanooga-based Blood Assurance are set to kick off their annual competition from August 6 to August 11. The blood center that collects the most red blood cells throughout the week will be declared the winner. This friendly competition coincides with the Tennessee Smokies hosting the Chattanooga Lookouts at home.

Donors participating in this event will receive various rewards, including a ticket to a Tennessee Smokies game, an August tie-dye shirt, a box of Girl Scout cookies, and a Texas Roadhouse coupon. Special incentives are also available for platelet donors, such as daily e-gift cards, participation in the MEDIC platelet punch card program, and the daily MEDIC gift. Platelet donors must schedule an appointment by calling 865-521-2684.

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

Don’t miss the chance to support your community and enjoy some great perks while the Tennessee Smokies take on the Chattanooga Lookouts!

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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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