Kids & Family

Blood Drive at History Center July 18

The blood drive will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and presenting donors will be entered into a drawing for an iPad 2.

The Atlanta American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

All presenting donors will receive free admission into the Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, for the participant and guest as well as a free American Red Cross gift.

Additionally, presenting donors will be entered into a drawing for an iPad 2 and many other fantastic door prizes.

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Free parking will be available.

The Red Cross released a statement on June 25 stating that its blood supply had reached emergency levels, with 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June. This shortfall leaves about half the readily available blood products on hand today than at this time last year.

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To schedule an appointment to donate visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: arcboard.


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