Up to 147 Local Lives Saved from SRP Community Blood Drive During Nationwide Blood Shortage

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North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union hosted a blood drive in collaboration with Shepeard Community Blood Center on August 4, helping to provide relief during a national blood supply crisis declared by the American Red Cross.

55 participants donated a total of 49 pints, enough to save up to 147 local lives. Donors had the opportunity to give blood in Shepeard’s mobile donation units at SRP’s Administrative Campus or donate at any of Shepeard’s donor centers throughout the week.

SRP Federal Credit Union and Shepeard Community Blood Center collaborate quarterly to host community blood drives. SRP employees, members, and the local community come together in support of patients throughout the CSRA. In 2025, the four SRP Community Blood Drives resulted in enough donations to save up to 267 lives.

“I choose to donate because one simple act of kindness can have an extraordinary impact,” said Pamela Frazier, SRP Federal Credit Union AVP. “A single blood donation can bring hope where there is fear, strength where there is weakness, and the gift of tomorrow for someone facing a life-threatening situation. Knowing that my donation makes a difference is all the reason I need and reminds me that the greatest gifts are often the ones we give of ourselves.”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, and provides a full range of financial services to more than 200,000 members. SRP serves the banking needs of individuals, families, and businesses across 10 counties in Georgia and South Carolina. Recognized for its commitment to member service and community impact, SRP was recently named Best-In-State Credit Union in Georgia by Forbes and one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.