Give Blood. Get Tickets.

Posted Wednesday, August 31, 2005

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Delta Air Lines and the American Red Cross are sending blood donors packing for a family holiday. All donors who come in to give blood or platelets with the American Red Cross between September 1st and 9th will be eligible to win four Delta roundtrip domestic tickets to fly a family home for the holidays.

“The Home for the Holidays program is a chance for a family to go home for the holidays and be with their loved ones, something that these donors give members of the community every day,” said Randy Edwards, chief executive officer of American Red Cross Blood Services, Southern Region. “Delta has found a great way of thanking blood and platelet donors. I can’t think of a better way of expressing gratitude to those who generously give the gift of life, than giving them the gift of family.”

Donor locations convenient to Forsyth County residents include:

Mall of Georgia Mountain Court Area, 3333 Buford Dr., Buford

Alpharetta Donor Center 3000 Old Alabama Rd., Suite 110, Alpharetta

Mon. 10 am – 7 pm, Tue.–Thu. 1 pm – 8 pm, Fri. 8 am – Noon, Sat. 8 am – 3 pm

Duluth Donor Center 3090 Premiere Pkwy., Suite 500, Duluth

Mon.-Thu. Noon – 8 pm, Fri. & Sat. 8 am – 4 pm

Blood is required for area patients everyday. Currently all blood types are needed; however, those with blood types O and B are especially urged to come in and donate. All donors must be age 17 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds. Because blood cells replace themselves, people can safely give blood every 56 days and platelets every two weeks, up to 24 times each year.

For more information and to learn how to make a donation, please call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit http://www.givebloodredcross.org

Source: American Red Cross Web Site

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