Thu Feb 09 2012
South Pointe Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic hospital, in partnership with the American Red Cross and Mount Zion Church, 1 Mount Zion Circle in Oakwood Village, will host a blood drive on July 30 from 4 to 8 p.m.
While African-Americans comprise nearly 13 percent of the United States population, they represent less than 1 percent of blood donors. The African-American population carries a high percentage of types O and B blood, and may also have rare blood types that are unique for the African-American community.
An individual's blood type may be someone's only hope of survival. It is vital that the blood supply reflect the diversity of the community to best meet the needs of all. All who come to donate at this blood drive will receive a free American Red Cross aluminum water bottle and a South Pointe Hospital grocery tote. By donating to a Red Cross blood drive until Sept. 6, donors are also automatically entered for a chance to win a 2010 Nissan Versa 1.8 Sedan or one of four $500 gas gift cards. To register call 1-800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org.
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