Bring FRIENDS to give lifesaving blood or platelets

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American Red Cross 

Joy Squier        
Cell: (312) 384-0454 | (312) 907-0520 (24/7 Media Line)         
[email protected]       

Custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks for donors Nov. 18-Dec. 8

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Illinois- It’s been 30 years since the iconic show FRIENDS first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood or platelet donation. 

Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines, leading to a drop in blood donation appointments. Eligible individuals are encouraged to make donating blood a priority, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets.

To celebrate 30 years of FRIENDS, all who come to give Nov. 18-Dec. 8 will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks, while supplies last, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. Donors can keep a pair and gift a pair! For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Friends.

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In the spirit of FRIENDSgiving, donors can give with meaning. Those wishing to help patients make memories this holiday season can book a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).  

Those who come to donate through Nov. 17 will get a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. (Terms apply. See RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.) 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 12-30:

IL

Adams

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Quincy Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center      

3000 N 23rd Street, Quincy, IL 62305      

Tues 11AM – 7PM      

Fri 7AM – 3PM      

Sat 7AM – 3PM      

Sun 7AM – 3PM      

Quincy

11/22/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Blessing Rieman College of Nursing, 3609 N Marx Dr

11/27/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Quincy Blood Donation Center, 3000 N. 23rd Street

11/29/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., St Francis Church, 1721 College Ave

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McDonough

Macomb

11/25/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Elks Lodge # 1009, 401 S. Deer Rd

MO

Clark

Kahoka

11/21/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 363 N. Washington

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Marion

Hannibal

11/18/2024: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 55, 3819 Highway MM

Philadelphia

11/20/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Marion County R-2 High School, Marion County R-2 High School, 2905 Hwy D

How to donate blood 

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. 

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. 

About the American Red Cross: 

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media. 

About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products:    

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.   

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