American Red Cross Hosts “Community That Cares” Blood Drive

Residents Urged to Give Blood to Show They Care by Boosting Regional Blood Supplies

WEST HENRIETTA, NY (04/23/2008)(readMedia)-- The American Red Cross New York-Penn Blood Services Region will host a special “Community That Cares” blood drive on Monday, April 28, at Palmyra Presbyterian Church,101 East Main St., Palmyra, from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A “Community That Cares” blood drive is a Red Cross initiative, which provides the opportunity for various community groups to come together for a common, larger blood drive.

All current presenting donors will be eligible to enter a random drawing to win a $1,000 toward an extreme outdoor makeover. The drawing will be held throughout the Region on Monday, May 12. To register, presenting donors are asked to visit www.pointsforpints.org. In addition, all presenting donors will be eligible to win tickets to the Senior PGA Champions Tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in May. As a special thank you, tee-shirts also will be given to all presenting donors at the drive.

All current and new donors are strongly urged to call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.DonateBloodNow.org to schedule an appointment. Blood donors must be at least 17-years-old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. Sixteen-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed an Informed Parental Consent for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood to the blood drive. The consent form can be found at www.DonateBloodNow.org/16. 

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