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Thursday, May 3, 2012

We’re taking all of the t-shirts out of our closet this week and giving them to whole blood and double red cell donors at our centers.

From Apr. 30 through May 7, 2012, a variety of t-shirts are available in a variety of sizes – while supplies last.

Posted at 08:14 AM

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Red Cross Partners With Dark Shadows. Present to donate blood or platelets at this American Red Cross Donor Center from now through May 8th and register for a chance to win a private hometown screening of Dark Shadows for yourself and a few (49 to be exact) friends.

Posted at 11:33 AM

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Get a $25 Restaurant.com gift card code when you present to give blood or platelets.

It’s National Dine Out Week & Restaurant.com is teaming up with the American Red Cross to celebrate blood donation now through April 29, 2012 with a special treat. Present to donate blood at any Red Cross blood drive between now and April 29, 2012 & we’ll email you a $25 Restaurant.com gift card code.

Posted at 11:29 AM

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Sneezing through spring? Allergies alone don’t make you ineligible to give blood. Red Cross needs your help. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Posted at 12:15 PM

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Friday, March 30, 2012

March is Red Cross Month, first proclaimed in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Since that time, every president, including President Obama, has designated March as Red Cross Month. The American Red Cross is synonymous with helping people, and has been doing so for more than 130 years.

Posted at 08:53 AM

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

All presenting donors can take home the shirt of their choice - "I bleed red & gold" or "I bleed silver & black." The shirts are available through Jan. 31. See the shirts at http://bit.ly/xqAIBk

Posted at 02:42 PM

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

We are open on Monday, Jan. 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please join us in his honor by making this a day of service by giving blood. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome.

Posted at 10:56 AM

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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Happy New Year!

Since 1970, National Blood Donor Month has been observed each January to educate everyone about the importance of being a blood donor and the impact blood donations can have on patients who need blood.

To learn more, visit our website at redcrossblood.org.

Posted at 09:22 AM

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

The need for blood doesn't take a holiday. Our Pleasanton donation center is open for its regular hours today - Dec. 24 and open again Dec. 26 - Dec. 31.

Posted at 08:56 AM

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

As a way of thanking platelet donors for giving up their time during the holidays, all presenting platelet donors on Dec. 24 receive a $25 Target gift card.*

On Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, all presenting platelet donors can enter a drawing for a $250 Best Buy gift card.*

To learn about becoming a platelet donor, call 1-888-881-0988.

*Gift cards are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

Posted at 01:14 PM