Imagine giving a gift that everyone wants but money can’t buy. That gift could be one that brings more smiles, more joy, more hugs, and more time with family and friends. Imagine giving a gift like that. Then imagine you can. When you give blood or platelets through your American Red Cross, you’re giving someone hope. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect gift than that.

What: American Red Cross Blood Drive
Where: Arbor Lakes, Building 3, Floor 1, The Dome
When: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
How: Walk-ins welcome or schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org and enter goblue for the sponsor code.

So think outside the gift box this holiday season and give the gift that doesn't come with a bow or fit under a tree. #GiveSomethingThatMeansSomething by donating blood and/or platelets. Your blood donation costs nothing to give, takes about an hour, and can help save up to three lives; that’s 3 for the price of 1! #BleedMaizeandBlue and be a #WolverineForLife

Incentive: Presenting donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card (via email).

The day of your appointment:

· Save time by using RapidPass® to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online from a mobile device or computer before you come to your appointment. Learn more at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass
· Drink an extra 16 oz. of water (or other nonalcoholic drink) before your appointment.
· Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods like hamburgers, fries or ice cream.
· Wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows.
· Let us know if you have a preferred arm or particular vein that has been used successfully in the past to draw blood.
· Relax, listen to music, talk to other donors or read while you donate.


Thank you for lending an arm!