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Helping to save lives through blood donation is as much a part of an American
summer as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie.
And while July can bring family and friends together to celebrate America's
independence, it can also be a time to commend the national spirit of America's
blood donors.
Every day, people from coast-to-coast independently step forward to help others
in need by donating blood. But donations often slump in the summer as donors
become busy with seasonal activities and overlook donating blood. At the same
time, the need for blood increases as vacation-related travel and activities
escalate the chance of serious accidents that require blood.
So while the need for blood doesn't go away during the summer, blood donors
sometimes do. The American Red Cross is asking all eligible donors to make
donating blood part of what they do this summer.
You can change a life! Schedule your appointment now.
Click here to find a blood drive or donor center near you.
And be sure to check out how the American Red Cross is making a difference in communities across the country by visiting http://blog.redcross.org.
The American Red Cross and Meijer have entered a partnership this summer to help raise awareness
of the need for blood during the summer months.
Beginning June 1, every individual who presents to donate blood can be entered to win $500 in gift
cards from Meijer. The drawings will take place June 30, July 31 and August 31. All blood drives
held in the 65 counties of the Great Lakes Region will participate in the Meijer gift card giveaway.
"We are grateful to Meijer for their support of the American Red Cross and the mission to help save
lives," said Sharon L. Jaksa, CEO for the Great Lakes Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross.
"It is through these types of partnerships that we are able to give our donors thanks for coming out
to save lives."
For more information on the Meijer gift card giveaway, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Karley Elkins knew her son would be receiving blood even before he was born.
Today's Donor Summer 2009 pdf
DriveTimeTalk Spring 2009 pdf
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