Red Cross ASKING DONORS to “MAKE A NEW RESOLUTION: GIVE BLOOD.” FOR THE NEW YEAR

Presenting Donors May Win $1,000 Gift Card

Mitchell County - It’s a brand new year, and while many are trying to stick to their new year’s resolution, others haven’t decided on one yet. Why not take this time to focus on what’s important – donating blood? The American Red Cross wants donors to “Make A New Resolution: Give Blood.” The need for blood remains constant - it’s important to take the time to give blood and platelets during these coming months.

The campaign, which runs from January 1 to March 31, 2010, allows each person who presents to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross to have an opportunity to win a $1,000 gift card.


Monday, March 15
Wal-Mart Spruce Pine Blood Drive (2514 Hall Town Road; Spruce Pine, NC)
10:00 am – 2:30 am
All blood types needed!
Call 828-766-9991 for more information or to schedule your appointment.
All presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $1000 gift card!



Tuesday, March 23
Blue Ridge Hospital Blood Drive (125 Hospital Drive; Spruce Pine, NC)
2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
All blood types needed!
Call 766-1591 for more information or to schedule your appointment.
All presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $1000 gift card!


Friday, March 26
Mayland Community College Blood Drive (200 Mayland Drive; Spruce Pine, NC)
11:30 am – 4:00 pm
All blood types needed!
Call 765-7351 ext 213 for more information or to schedule your appointment.
All presenting donors will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $1000 gift card!



Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region provides lifesaving blood to patients in 103 hospitals. Approximately 1,600 people need to give blood or platelets each week day to meet hospital demand.

Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448-3543) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

 

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