American Red Cross Hosts “Community That Cares” Blood Drive

WEST HENRIETTA, NY (12/05/2007)(readMedia)-- The American Red Cross Blood Services Division, New York-Penn Region will host a special “Community That Cares” blood drive on Monday, Dec. 10, at the Elks Lodge, 209 West State St., Olean, from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 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. The drive is co-sponsored by WPIG Radio in Olean.

All current presenting eligible donors who recruit a new blood donor during December will be eligible to enter a random drawing to win a $250 gift card of the donor’s choice. As a special thank you, all presenting donors also will be eligible to participate in a random drawing for a pair of tickets to a Buffalo Bills football game scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 23. The winner will be notified on December 11 and tickets can be picked up at the American Red Cross, 528 North Barry St., Olean. As a special thank you, tee-shirts also will be given to all presenting donors at the drive.

All current eligible 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. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State 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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