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July 19, 2008

Blood drives for week of July 21, 2008

In July and August donors to the Greater Alleghenies Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross could be among six individuals to win up to $2,400 in free gasoline.

Anyone who donates blood or platelets from July 1 through Aug. 31 will automatically be entered in a grand prize drawing for a year’s supply of gas, valued at $2,400, or one of five $100 gas cards.

Mercer County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold these blood drives this week:

• Noon to 6 p.m. Monday at Shenango Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars post home, 439 E. State St., Sharon. Heroes honoring heroes, special prizes and sign a map for the local National Guard.

• Noon to 6 p.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3325 Morefield Road, Hermitage.

The blood drives are open to the community. To make appointments, call 800-GIVELIFE.



Central Blood Bank will hold these blood drives this week:

• Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday at 12 Pine Grove Village Drive, Pine Township.

• Noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Greenville Plaza West, Hempfield Township.

• Noon to 7 p.m. Thursday at 12 Pine Grove Village Drive, Pine Township.

• 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Greenville Plaza West, Hempfield Township.

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