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Special Blood Drives

 
Iron Heart Book CoverBrian Boyle - Iron Heart

Brian was in a near-fatal car accident in 2004, requiring 36 blood transfusions and 13 plasma treatments during many operations. Brian died eight times during his miraculous recovery. When he emerged from a medically-induced coma, doctors predicted Brian may never walk again. Today, only five and ½ years after the accident, Brian is a competitive marathoner and Ironman tri-athlete. Brian published a book, Iron Heart, this fall that details his journey back to life. Brian and his story have been featured on numerous local, regional, and national news specials including an NBC special segment at the 2007 Kona Ironman competition and as a special guest on The Ellen Show.

 

Iron Heart Blood Drives



Prince George’s Hospital
Ground Floor Auditorium
3001 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20785

Friday, December 18th: 10 am- 4 pm

Appointments Required. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-GIVE -LIFE or click here .



Howard County Government
The Bain Center
5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044

Monday, December 21st: 10 am- 5 pm

Appointments Required. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-GIVE -LIFE or click here .



Marriott Baltimore - Hunt Valley Inn
Maryland Ballroom
245 Shawan Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031

Tuesday, December 22nd: 2 pm - 8 pm
 
Appointments Required. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-GIVE -LIFE or click here .



Frederick Elks Lodge # 684
289 Willowdale Drive, Frederick, MD 21702

Wednesday, December 23rd: 2 pm- 8 pm

Appointments Required. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-GIVE -LIFE or click here .



St. Charles Town Center
lower level by Macy’s Home Store
11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf, MD 20603

Wednesday, December 30th:
12 pm - 6 pm.

Appointments Required. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-GIVE -LIFE or click here .

 

Crystal Park and Gateway Sport & Health
1235 South Clark St., Arlington, VA 22202

Tuesday, January 5th:
11 am - 5 pm.

Appointments Required. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-GIVE -LIFE or click here .

 

TownMall of Westminster
400 North Center St., Westminster MD 21157

Thursday, January 7th: 2 pm- 8 pm
Friday, January 8th: 12 pm- 6 pm
Saturday, January 9th: 10 am- 4 pm*

Appointments Required. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-GIVE -LIFE or click here .
*Brian Boyle will only be in attendance during the afternoon of January 9th.



Media Drives

98.5 The Peak Blood Drive
Weds, December 30th 11am-7pm
All participants will have a chance to win a grand prize of a month’s worth of food from Five Star Home Foods ($500 value), and other great prizes from 98.5 The Peak like Hanover Movie Theater Tickets, Fun Time Cinema Tickets, and much more! Refreshments by Auntie Anne’s!

Appointments Required
North Hanover Mall - To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or click here .
West Manchester Mall - To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or click here .

 

100.7 The Bay Blood Drive
Sat, Jan 2nd 8am-2pm
All blood drive participants will have a chance to win tons of great prizes, including tickets to Towson Tigers Basketball games, a one month FREE Membership at the Merritt Athletic Club, a chance to win one of 100 lift tickets to Ski Liberty, Whitetail and Roundtop and other great prizes!

Appointments Required
Merritt Athletic Club, 1388 Progress Way, Eldersburg - To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or click here .

 

 

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