INDIANAPOLIS — If you get squeamish at the thought of donating your blood, perhaps a free package of Girl Scout Cookies can tempt you!
On Thursday, Feb. 29 and Thursday, March 7, Versiti Blood Center of Indiana and the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana are partnering to thank donors.
All attempting donors at Versiti’s Indiana donor centers will receive a package of Thin Mints cookies in an event unofficially known as "Thin Mint Thursday."
"We take great pride in supporting initiatives that benefit our community," Danielle Shockey, CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, said in a statement. "Whether it's through programs like Cookies for a Cause or events like the Thin Mint Thursdays, giving back is ingrained in the Girl Scout ethos. Girl Scout cookies and community service are integral to our identity, and we are happy to support Versiti’s life-saving mission.”
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-317-916-5150 or visit versiti.org.
Donor Center locations:
- Indianapolis: 3450 N. Meridian St.
- Fishers: 11005 Allisonville Road
- Carmel: 726 Adams St., Suite 150
- Greenwood: 8739 U.S. 31 South
- Highland: 2126 45th St.
- Terre Haute: 2021 S. Third St.
- Lafayette: 2200 Elmwood Ave., Suite D-16
Parental consent is required for donors 16 and younger to donate blood. Donors should bring a photo ID that includes their birth date.
Donating blood takes about an hour. Anyone age 17 or older in good health who meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to give.
