SEATTLE, Sept. 28, 2020—The Museum of Flight is partnering with Bloodworks Northwest to conduct a pop-up donor center at the Museum on Oct. 7, 9 and 10. Blood donors during this drive will receive a 50 percent discount on a future admission to Museum, plus a 10 percent discount on in-store purchases at the Museum Store. Bloodworks Northwest will be testing all whole blood donors for COVID-19 antibodies. This way, donors may be able to donate plasma to COVID-19 patients in serious need. For more information about antibody testing see Bloodworks Northwest website for details. Donation appointments must be scheduled with Bloodworks Northwest in advance.

Media Opportunity
The Museum of Flight President and CEO, Matt Hayes will be available for interviews at the pop-up donor center with Curt Bailey, President and CEO for Bloodworks Northwest on the first day of the drive, Oct. 7 between 11 a.m. and noon.

This Pop-Up Donor Center helps Bloodworks Northwest during these times when its traditional mobile testing is limited. “Partnerships like the one we have with The Museum of Flight and its supporters are very important for us to fulfill our mission,” says Curt Bailey, President and CEO for Bloodworks Northwest.

Schedule
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Online Registration or Scheduling

Or call 800-398-7888

What’s a Pop-Up Donor Center?
A Pop-Up is a temporary center that has the required space to ensure proper distancing for staff and donors safely and per the CDC and FDA requirements. They are at least 1000 square feet and allow for Bloodworks Northwest equipment to remain set up overnight. Pop-Up Donor Centers have been hosted by T-Mobile Park, CenturyLink Field, Cheney Stadium, Angle of the Winds Arena, and The Paramount Theatre.

About Bloodworks Northwest
About Bloodworks Northwest is an independent, non-profit organization harnessing donor gifts to provide a safe, lifesaving blood supply to more than 90 Northwest hospitals. Patients depend on us. Our physicians are specialists in transfusion medicine, and provide care for patients with bleeding disorders and other conditions. Our labs offer diverse testing services to support organ and tissue transplantation as well as patient care. Our research institute makes scientific breakthroughs to help people live longer and healthier lives – locally, and around the world. Backed by more than 70 years of history (and previously known as Puget Sound Blood Center) we are a cornerstone of healthcare in the Northwest.

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Media Contact:
Ted Huetter/Senior Public Relations Manager
T: 206.768.7105 C: 206.455.5360 Email: thuetter@museumofflight.org