Blood Bank of Delmarva to Host Blood Drive in Memory of Greene Turtle Owner

Steve Pappas passed away in October after a battle with leukemia

OCEAN CITY, MD — Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) is hosting a blood drive in memory of Ocean City icon Steve Pappas on Friday, November 13th. 

The late Steve Pappas was known for owning an Ocean City landmark, The Original Greene Turtle, as well as his extensive charity work. He succumbed to his battle with leukemia in late October. His friends and family are asking the Ocean City community to honor his legacy by giving the selfless, life-saving gift of blood donation.

Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors can give twice per month. In light of recent updates to FDA guidance, more people than ever may now be eligible to give. To view current eligibility guidelines, visit delmarvablood.org or call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8.

WHEN: Friday, November 13th from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

WHERE: Carousel Hotel – 11700 Coastal Hwy Ocean City, MD 21842

WHO: Blood Donors, Volunteers, and Blood Bank of Delmarva Representatives

WHY: It only takes one hour to donate, and a single donation can save multiple lives. Roughly one in seven hospital admissions require a blood transfusion. Those in need include: cancer patients, accident, burn, or trauma victims, newborn babies and their mothers, transplant recipients, surgery patients, chronically transfused patients suffering from sickle cell disease or thalassemia, and many more.

To sign up for this blood drive, click here or call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8.

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Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD)

Founded in 1954, Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) has served the Delmarva Peninsula for over 70 years, delivering nearly 100,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 45+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. BBD is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which operates in 16 states and delivers more than one million blood products to nearly 550 U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. BBD serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit delmarvablood.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.