The American Red Cross and Delta Air Lines are partnering during September for the ěRace Your Way to a Weekend Getawayî promotion. All presenting volunteer donors in September will be entered into a regional drawing for a pair of domestic roundtrip tickets courtesy of Delta Air Lines and a $500 gift card.
The Red Cross is urging immediate blood and platelet donations in areas unaffected by Hurricane Irene and asks that people in affected areas consider donating blood once itís safe to do so.
The blood supply was already low before the storm and Irene has already caused the cancellation of more than 72 blood drives across the Carolinas region, resulting in a shortfall of more than 2,400 blood donations over the past few days.
Donors must be at least 17 years of age or older, 16 with parental consent, and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors 18 years of age and under must meet specific height and weight requirements.
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd. Call Natasha Lipscomb at 704-216-3622 to schedule an appointment or call the American Red Cross at 704-633-3854.
Monday, Sept. 12, noon-4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, E.H. Dole Chapter, 1930 Jake Alexander Blvd W. Call the American Red Cross at 704-633-3854 for appointment.
Friday, Sept. 23 1-5:30 p.m., Krispy Kreme, 1428 W. Innes St. Call Krispy Kreme at 704-637-2525 or call the American Red Cross at 704-633-3854 to schedule an appointment.
Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. -2:30 p.m., Southside Baptist Church, 500 Morlan Park Road. Call Shirley Ludwick at 704-279-7049 to schedule an appointment.
Sunday, Sept. 25, 12:30 -5 p.m., Faith Baptist, 203 N Main St., Faith. Call Pat Barton at 704-279-7736 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Sunday, Sept. 25, 1-5:30 p.m., Union Lutheran Church, 4770 Bringle Ferry Road. Call the American Red Cross at 704-633-3854 for an appointment.
Monday, Sept. 26, 2-6:30 p.m., China Grove Church of God, 413 N. Franklin St., China Grove. Call the American Red Cross at 704-633-3854 for more info or to schedule an appointment
Blood drive schedule subject to change. Please call the office at 704-633-3854 for updated information.