LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Beginning Monday, anybody who donates blood or platelets will probably be entered for an opportunity to win a $5,000 reward card as a part of the American Purple Cross of Southern Nevada’s Haunted Harvest Sweepstakes.
From Monday, Oct. 20, by Sunday, Nov 16, anybody who donates blood or platelets will probably be mechanically entered for an opportunity to win considered one of three $5,000 reward playing cards. All donors may even obtain a $10 Amazon.com Reward Card by electronic mail as a token of appreciation from the Purple Cross of Southern Nevada.
The sweepstakes is a part of an effort to induce Nevadans to donate blood this fall to assist replenish vital blood provides for sufferers in want.
As the vacation season approaches, blood donations usually decline whereas the demand for lifesaving transfusions stays excessive. This seasonal drop in donations, mixed with a rise in emergencies, places a major pressure on the blood provide, in response to the Purple Cross of Southern Nevada.
“With busy fall schedules and school breaks, we often see a drop in blood donations during this time of year,” Rachel Flanigan, Govt Director of the American Purple Cross Southern Nevada Chapter mentioned. “We’re calling on both seasoned and first-time donors to make time to give. Your donation could save lives, and as a token of our appreciation, you’ll have a chance to win a $5,000 gift card.”
Donations from these with all blood sorts are important, with kind O and kind B damaging blood being particularly vital to satisfy hospital wants.
Appointments may be made through the use of the Purple Cross Blood Donor App, visiting this web site, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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