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Urgent! Red Cross Needs Donors of All Blood Types To Address Continuing Shortage

Make an appointment to receive a $10 Amazon card and for a chance to win a trip to Hawaii

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ALEXANDRIA, VA – Over the last year, The Zebra Press has covered the blood supply shortage encountered by The American Red Cross as a result of the pandemic. Today there is a renewed and urgent call to action. The organization states in a press release that “thousands have answered the call to give, but additional donors are needed as we head into the busy holiday season. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to give now to help meet the needs of patients.”

Want to help? There is an opportunity to donate in Alexandria on Thursday, Nov. 4. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints at 6219 Howard St. near Edison High School will host a blood drive from 9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.  An additional drive will take place on Nov. 3 in neighboring Arlington. Donors can visit Little Falls Presbyterian Church at 6025 Little Falls Rd. from 1 to 6 p.m.

Every person who donates will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and be entered to win a trip for two to Hawaii!

Make your appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Blood Drive Safety

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance.

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.

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Kevin Dauray

Kevin is Publisher's Assistant with The Zebra Press. He has been working for Alexandria's "Good News" newspaper since 2019. A graduate of George Mason University, he earned a bachelor's in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. He also studied at the Columbia School of Broadcasting and holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. He is an alumnus of T.C. Williams High School. Go Titans!

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