News Release: December 7, 2004
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing
(610) 865-4400, ext. 262
Want to make someone feel really good this holiday … including yourself? Donate a pint of blood. That’s right. It won’t cost you a thing and it could save someone’s life.
“There is an urgent need for O-negative donors. Supplies of this blood type are at a critical low,” said Carl Kist, branch manager for the local Red Cross. “In this season of giving, I encourage everyone who is eligible to come out and donate. It’s the best gift you could give anyone.”
Free “Holiday Heroes” T-shirts will be distributed at the Dec. 22 and 23 drives.
Get into the spirit of donating blood this holiday. Mark these dates and locations for Red Cross blood drives in Carbon County or call Red Cross at (610) 377-2100.
Dec. 15, from 1- 6 p.m., at Blue Mountain Health System Conference Center (formerly the Gnaden Huetten Conference Center), Sixth & Iron streets, Lehighton;
Dec. 17, from 1–6 p.m., at Nesquehoning Recreation Center, W. Railroad St, Nesquehoning;
Dec. 18, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at Palmerton Borough Hall, 455 Delaware Ave, Palmerton;
Dec. 22, from 9 a.m-2 p.m., at Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony. Get a free “Holiday Heroes” T-shirt.
Dec. 23, from 1-6 p.m., at Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall, W. 10th St., Jim Thorpe. Get a free “Holiday Heroes” T-shirt and nibble on homemade holiday cookies.
Anyone who is at least 17 years old, who weighs at least 105 pounds, and is in good health may give blood. For more information, contact the Carbon County office of the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley at (610) 377-2100 or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE.
