Blood Drives Slated for April in Carbon County
News Release: April 4, 2007
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 508-4378

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees and the American Red Cross are teaming up to save lives. Participants in either of April’s blood drives in Carbon County will be entered into a drawing to win two free tickets to one of the following home games: May 12, 25, 26, 27, and June 2. Following are the Red Cross blood drives scheduled for this month:

Wednesday, April 18, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Lehighton Recreation Center, 243 S. Eighth Street, Lehighton; and

Thursday, April 26, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall, West 10th Street, Jim Thorpe.

Winners of the tickets will be entitled to an All-You-Can-Eat including hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, soda, and water, as well as access to a special express line. Ticket holders will also get prime seating behind home plate in the first few rows of the second deck at PNC Field. Games include sold out weekends, and even a special treat of fireworks and special entertainment for some dates. Winners will also receive VIP Treatment including a behind-the-scenes peek at a Yankees Franchise operation.

“We are thrilled at the opportunity to team up with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees,” said Northeastern Pennsylvania Blood Services Chief Executive Officer Tony Ferlenda. “This creates an exciting opportunity for our terrific blood donors to watch great baseball, eat delicious food, and help save lives by giving blood.”

Unable to donate on April 18 or April 26? Call American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE to schedule an appointment at your convenience.

Blood helps patients of all ages from newborn infants to senior citizens. Patients having surgery, cancer patients, burn and trauma victims, patients with various blood disorders and so many others benefit from blood transfusions.

Anyone who is at least 17 years old, who weighs at least 110 pounds, and is healthy may give blood or platelets.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 660,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 23,000 Greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.