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Chinook Blood Drive - Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
‘Tis the season for helping others! Donating blood is an incredible way to help those in need, and with the holiday season fast approaching, what better way is there to help those in need than with the gift of a blood donation?
According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. While blood donations are needed all year long, unfortunately, demand for blood during the holidays coincides with lower availability of donors due to vacations and holiday activities, seasonal illness, school breaks, and severe weather.
So, this holiday season you may start a new family tradition of giving the ultimate gift of lifesaving blood. Spend this holiday season knowing that your new tradition may help patients feel well enough to enjoy their own traditions with their families.
Donors with all blood types are needed. Remember, blood is a perishable product that can only come from blood donors like yourself. So please, come roll up your sleeve and give the gift of life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from noon till 6 pm at the Community Commercial Building, 300 Cleveland Road (fairgrounds) in Chinook.
As a gift to YOU for your lifesaving donation, the American Red Cross will give you a $10 gift card by email. PLUS, get a chance to win a $7,000 prize! There will be two lucky winners.
Appointments are highly encouraged by the Red Cross. If you have not made an appointment to donate, you can go online at redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 (1800REDCROSS). Walk-in donors are always welcome. Before donating, it is recommended you get a good night’s sleep, have a good breakfast and/or lunch and drink extra fluid to replace the volume you will donate. Try to avoid beverages with caffeine and fatty foods.
We hope to see you there!
