American Red Cross Hosts “Community That Cares” Blood Drive

WEST HENRIETTA, NY (12/11/2007)(readMedia)-- The American Red Cross Blood Services Division, New York-Penn Region will host a special “Community That Cares” blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Coxsackie Knights of Columbus, 127 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 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 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. Presenting donors are also eligible to participate in a random drawing for a $1,000 travel voucher for weekend getaway to a destination of their choice. The drawing for the entire New York – Penn Region will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10. To register, presenting donors are asked to visit www.pointsforpints.org. As a special thank you, a limited edition of the “Community That Cares” tee-shirt 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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