During June, July and August, each month’s presenting donors in the Greater Alleghenies Regio to be entered in a monthly drawing for a $5,000 vacation of their choice
In the summer, a baseball coach balances his busy work schedule while still making time to donate blood after the big game. A physical therapist works to better patient lives every day and helps save them by donating blood every eight weeks.
What many don’t realize is that during the busy summer season, blood donations often decline due to vacations and summer activities, while the need for blood remains constant. That’s why the American Red Cross is telling individuals that no matter what your occupation, “You Can Be a Lifesaver This Summer. Donate Blood.”
By donating early in the season, blood donors can donate two or more times during the summer months, helping ensure blood is available for patients throughout this critical time.
And, when individuals present to donate blood or platelets in the 100-county Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region during June, July or August they are automatically entered in that month’s drawing for a $5,000 vacation of their choice, announced John Hagins, CEO.
“For people who help to save lives every day through blood donation, we offer something you don’t see every day – a chance to win a dream vacation for up to four people to a destination of their choosing.”
One winner will be drawn from among presenting donors in the local blood region each month during June, July and August; drawing participants must also be at least 18 years of age or older, in compliance with state regulations. For complete drawing rules, visit www.redcrossblood.org/greateralleghenies.
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. The Greater Alleghenies Region provides lifesaving blood to patients in 97 hospitals. Nearly 1,000 people need to give blood or platelets each week day to meet hospital demand.
The Red Cross encourages people who are in good health to donate so that hospital patients have the blood or platelets they need to make a full recovery. Blood is needed to help treat a variety of patients including accident victims and individuals undergoing surgery and cancer treatment.
Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements.
Those with specific eligibility questions should call the Red Cross Donor Client Support Center at 1-866-236-3276. Many donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to learn more about giving blood or platelets or to schedule an appointment to donate.
Platelet donations must be scheduled in advance. For appointments at the Altoona, Beaver, Greensburg, Johnstown and State College donor centers, call 1-800-542-5663, ext. 2633, 2637 or 2657.
Individuals may also follow the Red Cross on Twitter: www.twitter.com/redcrossGAR.
The Greater Alleghenies Region directly serves hospitals, patients and donors in a 100-county area in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, with more than five-dozen blood products and related services, and also supports blood needs experienced by patients elsewhere in hospitals served through Red Cross Blood Services.
In the summer, a baseball coach balances his busy work schedule while still making time to donate blood after the big game. A physical therapist works to better patient lives every day and helps save them by donating blood every eight weeks.
What many don’t realize is that during the busy summer season, blood donations often decline due to vacations and summer activities, while the need for blood remains constant. That’s why the American Red Cross is telling individuals that no matter what your occupation, “You Can Be a Lifesaver This Summer. Donate Blood.”
By donating early in the season, blood donors can donate two or more times during the summer months, helping ensure blood is available for patients throughout this critical time.
And, when individuals present to donate blood or platelets in the 100-county Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region during June, July or August they are automatically entered in that month’s drawing for a $5,000 vacation of their choice, announced John Hagins, CEO.
“For people who help to save lives every day through blood donation, we offer something you don’t see every day – a chance to win a dream vacation for up to four people to a destination of their choosing.”
One winner will be drawn from among presenting donors in the local blood region each month during June, July and August; drawing participants must also be at least 18 years of age or older, in compliance with state regulations. For complete drawing rules, visit www.redcrossblood.org/greateralleghenies.
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. The Greater Alleghenies Region provides lifesaving blood to patients in 97 hospitals. Nearly 1,000 people need to give blood or platelets each week day to meet hospital demand.
The Red Cross encourages people who are in good health to donate so that hospital patients have the blood or platelets they need to make a full recovery. Blood is needed to help treat a variety of patients including accident victims and individuals undergoing surgery and cancer treatment.
Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements.
Those with specific eligibility questions should call the Red Cross Donor Client Support Center at 1-866-236-3276. Many donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to learn more about giving blood or platelets or to schedule an appointment to donate.
Platelet donations must be scheduled in advance. For appointments at the Altoona, Beaver, Greensburg, Johnstown and State College donor centers, call 1-800-542-5663, ext. 2633, 2637 or 2657.
Individuals may also follow the Red Cross on Twitter: www.twitter.com/redcrossGAR.
The Greater Alleghenies Region directly serves hospitals, patients and donors in a 100-county area in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, with more than five-dozen blood products and related services, and also supports blood needs experienced by patients elsewhere in hospitals served through Red Cross Blood Services.
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