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Donate Blood at FireWorks Pizza Oct. 21: INOVA Blood Donor Services in Desperate Need

The INOVA Bloodmobile parked outside of Fireworks Pizza. (Zebra Press file photo)

ARLINGTON, VA – INOVA Blood Donor Services is in dire need of blood donations to save lives. On Monday, Oct. 21 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Fire Works American Pizzeria and Bar is hosting a blood drive. Located in Courthouse Plaza II,  the restaurant is working with INOVA Blood Donor Services. The INOVA Bloodmobile will be located in front of Fire Works (2350 Clarendon Blvd.), near the intersection of Clarendon Boulevard and North Adams Street.

There is a shortage of blood supply at local hospitals. Giving helps cancer patients, car accident victims, and so many others. Please consider making a difference.

To make a lifesaving appointment, click HERE to schedule your appointment time. You can also call call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) and use Sponsor Code 8629 or contact Jessica Willis-Schnitz at [email protected].

Allow at least one hour for donation. Photo ID and mask are required. By giving blood, donors will receive $5 off any FireWorks menu item.

This report has been updated with the correct link to make a donation appointment.

SEE ALSO: StepALIVE! Walkathon Oct. 20

Kevin Dauray

Kevin is Publisher's Assistant and Senior Editor 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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