Give: American Red Cross Gives Back

Most of us don’t really require an incentive to give, but this month the American Red Cross wants to give back to anyone who is willing to help save lives by donating blood.

The Red Cross is saying “thank you” in a variety of ways. First of all, you know that sticker you usually get that says “I gave blood?” Well this is way better: Everyone who shows up to donate will receive one of the nifty camo hats like the one being worn here by our handsome model.

MORE REASONS TO GIVE:

$1000 GAS CARD
All presenting blood donors at Red Cross blood drives or donor centers between Thursday, September 2 and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6 are automatically entered to win a $1000 gas card. One winner will be chosen in a random drawing.

NASCAR TICKETS:
Anyone who presents to give blood at the Wichita Donor Center or Northwest Donor Center from Sept. 2 to Sept. 6 and fills out an entry slip will have a chance to win four tickets to an entire weekend of premier NASCAR races at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. on Oct. 2-3, 2010.

$100 GAS CARDS:
Anyone who presents to give blood at a Red Cross blood drive or donor center Aug. 1 – Sept. 15 is automatically entered to win a $100 gasoline card. One lucky winner from Central Plains each day.

A NEW FORD FIESTA:
Thanks to a generous donation by the Ford Motor Company, the American Red Cross and Red Cross Racing are giving away a 2011 Ford Fiesta to one lucky winner. It’s our way of saying thank you to our committed blood donors. Register online at redcrossracing.com for a chance to win.  Visit the website for official rules. The sweepstakes ends Nov. 1, 2010.

For more information or to schedule a blood donation appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

SPECIAL HOURS IN WICHTA:
The Wichita Blood Donation Center and the Northwest Blood Donation Center will be open special hours over the Labor Day Weekend:

Wichita Blood Donation Center – 707 N. Main
Thursday, Sept. 2 – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 3 – 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 4 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 5 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 6 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Northwest Blood Donation Center – 8414 W. 13th St. North (13th & Tyler by the Dollar Tree)
Saturday, Sept. 4 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 5 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 6 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Category: Give, Miscellaneous