Race to help save lives by giving blood or platelets; win trip to NASCAR Cup Series

Marion Star
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As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds donors to keep the blood supply stable by giving blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types − especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets − are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked.

With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital patients who count on transfusions daily.

Marion County blood donation dates are locations are:

  • Monday, noon-6 p.m., The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion

  • Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ohio Health Marion General Hospital, 1000 McKinley Park Drive, Marion

  • Tuesday, noon-6 p.m., The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion

  • Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion

  • May 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion

  • May 17, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion

Book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Thanks to Sport Clips Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free haircut by email. Those who give April 29-May 19 will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two and a VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card. Those who give April 29-May 19 also will get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/racetogive for more details.

This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Marion blood donation dates; win NASCAR trip, free haircut