American Red Cross Hosts “Community That Cares” Blood Drive

WEST HENRIETTA, NY (01/17/2008)(readMedia)-- The American Red Cross Blood Services Division, New York-Penn Region will host a special “Community That Cares” blood drive on Monday, Jan. 21, at St. Hedwig’s Social Center, 324 Townsend St., 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Dunkirk. “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 presenting blood donors will be eligible to enter a random drawing to win a voucher for payment of one month’s gas and electric bill. The drawing for the entire New York – Penn Region will be held on Monday, Feb. 11. To register, presenting donors are asked to visit www.pointsforpints.org. In addition, all presenting donors will receive a free pound of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee during the month of January. As a special thank you, all presenting donors also will be eligible to participate in a random drawing for several locally sponsored door prizes and will receive a “Community That Cares” tee-shirt.

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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