The City of Sanibel is hosting a Mobile Blood Drive on Thursday, December 4, 2025, encouraging community members to contribute to a vital cause.
Event Details
The Lee Health Blood Center’s Bloodmobile will be available in the front parking lot of the Sanibel Public Library, located at 770 Dunlop Road.
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Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
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Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Location: Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Road (front parking lot)
Donor Eligibility and Benefits
Prospective donors play a critical role in serving the local community. Each person who donates will receive a mini-physical, which includes a check of their temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and hemoglobin levels.
To be eligible to donate, individuals must meet the following criteria:
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Must be 17 years of age or older.
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Must weigh at least 115 pounds.
Scheduling an Appointment
To minimize wait times, potential donors are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance. Appointments are available starting at 8:30 a.m. and run in half-hour increments, with the final slot scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Appointments are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis and are expected to fill quickly.
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To schedule an appointment, donors should send an email to patricia.hotton@mysanibel.com.
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The email should include the donor’s name, contact information, and preferred appointment times.
Walk-ins are also welcome on the day of the event and will be accommodated between those with confirmed appointments.
The Critical Need for Local Donations
The Lee Health System is currently experiencing a tremendous need for blood to meet the demands of the local community. Donating through Lee Health guarantees that the donation will stay within the community to help local patients.
A single pint of blood has the potential to help save the lives of several people, as it can be separated into different life-saving components:
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Platelets may benefit a child with leukemia.
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Plasma can assist a patient with a clotting disorder.
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Red blood cells are often given to accident victims.
The City of Sanibel invites everyone to be a blood donor hero and help save lives.
