Give One last Gift This Holiday Season

The true meaning of Christmas is giving, and you can do that by giving blood.

Busy holiday schedules and seasonal illnesses or injuries requiring blood transfusions means the need for blood is constant and doesn't get a holiday break. It seems like the shopping and rushing around keeps people very busy. But the gift of a blood donation only takes about an hour and can give patients a chance to celebrate more holidays to come. To encourage donations and show appreciation, all those who attempt to donate blood December 24 through January 4 will receive a long sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

To find out more about giving blood visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.