Red Cross in need of blood
COSHOCTON – The Red Cross has issued a urgent call for blood donors to avoid a looming blood shortage.
Area residents are encouraged to donate at one of four upcoming community blood drives.
– Mill Creek Amish Drive, 33393 TR 126 Millersburg, Thursday, Aug. 7, from 3 to 8 pm
– Coshocton Community at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1500 Pleasant Valley Dr., on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 12 to 6 p.m. and on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
– River View High School Athletic Boosters, 26496 State Route 60 North, Warsaw, on Friday Aug. 15, from 1 to 6 p.m.
– New Bedford Community, 33350 State Route 643, Fresno, on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 2 to 7 p.m.
As an extra incentive to give blood with the Red Cross in Central Ohio this summer – those who come to give will receive a number of gifts, including: Columbus Zoo coupon for buy-one-get-one free entry; Cedar Point coupon for $10 off admission; chance to win a $500 Marathon gas card.
To schedule an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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