UPDATE: Blood Donation Information for Bruce W. Smitherman

Received this afternoon 05.15.08:

Anyone wishing to make a donation of 0-positive or O-negative blood needs to call Susan Smitherman (cell: 770-329-9481) so she call call in their name to the Special Collection Order at Red Cross in order for the blood to go to Bruce. His blood type is O-negative, but there is a medication he is on that will allow him to take O-positive blood.

Then the person should call 1-800-448-3543 to make an appointment at the Red Cross location of their choice. 

They are downtown, on Old Alabama Street in Alpharetta, on Hammond Drive in Sandy Springs, and in Cobb County. Hours of operation for the Alpharetta office are: 

M-Th: 11 am to 7 pm, Fri. and Sat.: 7 a.m. to 3 pm.

The person must mention that the blood is for Bruce W. Smitherman and that there is a Special Collection Order on file for him.

Thanks so much!

Cathy Semeria
Every Member in Ministry Director
Birmingham United Methodist Church
678.942.1610
cathy.semeria@birminghamumc.org