October 3rd, 2025

Cape Cod Healthcare Announces October Blood Drives

(Hyannis, September 30) Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital are in urgent need of blood donations. Numerous blood drives are being held across Cape Cod in October to benefit Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC). Cape Cod and Falmouth hospitals must have at least one week’s worth of blood on hand at all times. Since each unit collected or purchased only lasts 42 days, it is a constant challenge to maintain sufficient supply. All the blood collected at Cape Cod Healthcare blood drives help our families, friends and neighbors. 

All donors to CCHC blood drives in October will receive a Wendy’s gift card.   

Cape Cod Healthcare blood drives are scheduled in the coming weeks, including:

October 2025 CCHC Blood Drives

•      October 1: 9:40 a.m. – 4 p.m., Northside United Methodist Church, 701 Airline Road, Brewster

•      October 2: 9:40 a.m. – 4 p.m., Seamen’s Bank, 4355 Route 6, Eastham

•      October 3: 11:10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod, 311 Service Road, Sandwich 

•      October 7: 8:40 a.m. – 3 p.m., Cotuit Federated Church, 40 School St., Cotuit

•      October 8: 9:40 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bass River Rod & Gun Club, 621 Route 6A, Yarmouth Port

•      October 9: 10:40 a.m. – 5 p.m., Harwich Police Department, 183 Sisson Road, Harwich

•      October 10: 9:40 a.m. – 4 p.m., Barnstable Police Department/Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 141 Bassett Ln, Hyannis

•      October 15: 10:40 a.m. – 5 p.m., St. Margaret’s – Parish Hall, 141 Main Street, Buzzards Bay

•      October 16: 10:40 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dennis Police Department, 90 Bob Crowell Road, Dennis

•      October 17: 8:40 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stand Down for Veterans, Cape Cod Irish Village – The Emerald Resort, 35 Scudder Avenue, Hyannis

•      October 20: 10:40 a.m. – 5 p.m., Christ the King Church, 3 Jobs Fishing Road, Mashpee

•      October 21: 10:40 a.m. – 5 p.m., Chatham Works, 323 Orleans Road, N. Chatham

•      October 22: 9:40 a.m. – 4 p.m., Cape Cod Hospital, Lorusso Board Room, 27 Park St., Hyannis

•      October 23: 9:40 a.m. – 4 p.m., Orleans Police Department, 99 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans

•      October 27: 9:40 a.m. - 4 p.m., John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford St., Falmouth

•      October 30: 9:40 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4^th Annual Mark Hennessey Blood Drive, Cape Cod Irish Village – The Emerald Resort, 35 Scudder Avenue, Hyannis

To make an appointment for one of the drives listed above, please visit the Blood Donor Portal - https://srt.capecodhealth.org/donorportal/

Donations can also be made at the Nicholas G. Xiarhos Blood Donor Center at Cape Cod Hospital. The Donor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To make an appointment for the Nicholas G. Xiarhos Blood Donor Center, please call us at 508-862-5663.

About Cape Cod Healthcare 

Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 providers, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility and numerous health services and programs. For more information, visit the Cape Cod Healthcare website at www.capecodhealth.org.

14th ANNUAL PURPLE PUMP UP CAMPAIGN RAISES OVER $129,000 TO BENEFIT ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

PLYMOUTH, MA – A check of more than $129,000 presented to the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter marks the successful conclusion of Volta Oil’s 14th annual Purple Pump Up Campaign. During the summer, Garrett's Family Market and Rapid Refill stores spanning Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island partnered with the Alzheimer's Association to increase awareness and raise funds to benefit Alzheimer's care, support, and research.

During the campaign, customers visiting any of the participating locations had the opportunity to contribute to the campaign, either at the gas pump or in the stores. Additionally, on June 21 and June 22, in alignment with the Alzheimer's Association's The Longest Day fundraising and awareness initiative, a donation of 5 cents from every gallon of gas sold was allocated to support the Association.

“Purple Pump Up has a tremendous impact, fueling both critical research and vital support for local families living with Alzheimer’s,” said Ginny Hanbridge, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter. “We are so appreciative of Garrett’s Family Markets and their customers for standing with us and making a meaningful difference in the fight against this disease.”

Garrett’s Family Market’s Purple Pump Up is the largest cause marketing campaign of its kind in the New England Region to benefit the Association. Since the campaign began, it has raised a total of more than $1.5 million for the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter.

“I would like to thank our store associates for all the effort they put in to make this year’s Purple Pump Up a success” said Jim Garrett, Chairman of Volta Oil Company. “We are also grateful for our loyal customers who, year after year, demonstrate their generosity and help us in our fight for a world without Alzheimer’s.”

Finally, Garrett acknowledged Volta Oil’s Trade partner sponsors, “without the sponsors, our campaign would not be such a great success,” said Garrett. Platinum sponsors who supported the 2025 Purple Pump Up campaign include Coca-Cola, CoreMark, Global Partners, the Kelliher Corbett Group at Morgan Stanley, Pepsi, and Red Bull.

For more information about the campaign, visit purplepumpup.org.

About Volta Oil

Volta Oil is a family run company which operates Garrett Family Market and Rapid Refill convenience stores and wholesale gasoline and diesel in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. We currently employ 184 people in the states where we operate.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

Nominate a Caregiver for National Caregiver Month

Celebrate the Caregivers Who Make a Difference!

November is National Caregiver Month; we're honoring the selfless dedication of caregivers who make a real difference in the lives of others. We're inviting you to nominate a family member, friend, or associate who's gone above and beyond to care for someone in our community.

Nominate a Caregiver Today!

To nominate a caregiver, click the link:

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Nominations will be accepted until October 6, 2025.

The caregivers you nominate will be featured on our social media channels and in a special Caregiver Edition newsletter throughout November.

Why We Care About Caregivers With over 53 million Americans providing unpaid care to adults, it's clear that caregiving is a vital part of our communities. Many caregivers are supporting loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, and we want to recognize their hard work and commitment.

Get Support and Resources If you're a caregiver yourself, we want you to know that we're here to help. Our OCES Family Caregiver Support Program offers support and resources to individuals in our service area. Visit www.ocesma.org or call 508-584-1561 to learn more.

Questions? Email our Development Department at development@ocesma.org if you have any questions or need more information.

Thank You to All Caregivers!

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The Friends of the Plymouth CAL is a a nonprofit that raises funds to support vibrant, inclusive programs for older adults—promoting independence through community connection, wellness, and lifelong learning.

Bonnie Templeman

www.embraceonechange.com

btempleman390@gmail.com

508-747-0284 

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