Hillsboro, OR – Residents across Washington County are being urged to roll up their sleeves this week as local officials work to stabilize critical blood supplies during the busy holiday period.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the agency is partnering with Bloodworks Northwest to host a holiday blood drive on Wednesday, December 24, with appointment slots still available as of Tuesday.
The BloodworksNW mobile blood donation bus will be stationed outside the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 215 SW Adams Ave. in Hillsboro, operating from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Officials say the timing is critical, as emergency blood supplies often drop during holiday travel and winter illness spikes.
Blood donations are used daily for trauma care, cancer treatment, surgeries, and emergency transfusions across the region. Even a single donation can help save multiple lives, according to BloodworksNW.
To encourage participation, donors who give blood on Wednesday will receive complimentary limited-edition BloodworksNW socks, while supplies last.
Appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled online through Bloodworks Northwest. Walk-ins may be accepted depending on availability, but organizers recommend booking ahead to reduce wait times.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked residents for supporting local hospitals and patients, noting that community participation plays a direct role in ensuring emergency readiness throughout Washington County and the greater Portland metro area.
Residents who live or work near Hillsboro and have not donated recently are encouraged to check eligibility requirements and consider participating.
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