Press Release
From American Red Cross:
Buncombe County, NC March, 2014 — Blood donors are Everyday Heroes who help save lives. During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks.
“Red Cross Month is an ideal time for people to show support for our mission,” said Bill Roseborough, Donor Recruitment Representative in Carolinas Blood Services Region. “Anyone can become an Everyday Hero by giving blood or platelets, becoming a volunteer, making a financial donation or taking a class.”
March was first proclaimed Red Cross Month in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Since that time, every president, including President Barack Obama, has designated March as Red Cross Month. The organization has been helping people for more than 130 years.
The need for blood is constant. From cancer patients and accident victims to premature babies and those with blood disorders, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds.
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities
ASHEVILLE BLOOD DONOR CENTER
100 Edgewood Road, Asheville
Please call 1-800-Red-Cross to schedule an appointment.
For the ENTIRE month of March, all donors will receive a coupon valid for a Round of Chocolate at The Chocolate Fetish!Saturday, March 1 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Monday, March 3 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday’s (March 10,17,24,31) 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Every Tuesday 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Every Wednesday 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Every Wednesday receive a $10 Neo Burrito gift certificate!
Every Thursday 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday, March 21 8:00 am to 1:00 pmCOMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES
Tuesday, March 4
Leicester Elementary School Blood Drive
31 Gilbert Road, Leicester
1:30 pm to 6:00 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call the school office at 683-2341.Wednesday, March 5
Flesher’s Fairview Health Care Blood Drive
3016 Cane Creek Road, Fairview
12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 628-2800.Monday, March 10
Asheville Christian Academy Blood Drive
74 Riverwood Road, Swannanoa
11:00 am to 3:30 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).Monday, March 17
Care Partners Blood Drive
68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville
1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Judy Tanner at 277-4800 extension 4744.Friday, March 21
Black Mountain Fire Department Blood Drive
106 Montreat Road, Black Mountain
10:30 am to 4:00 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).Monday, March 24
Lutheran Church of the Nativity Blood Drive
2425 Hendersonville Road, Arden
2:30 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Church Office at 684-0352.Friday, March 28
Oakley Elementary Blood Drive
753 Fairview Road, Asheville
8:30 am to 1:00 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).Friday, March 28
Reuter Family YMCA Blood Drive
3 Town Square Boulevard, Asheville
7:30 am to 12:00 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: missionasheville.Saturday, March 29
WLOS TV Live Well Expo Blood Drive
1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher
10:00 am to 5:00pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: livewellexpo.
All presenting donors will receive a free gift!Monday, March 31
Living Savior Lutheran Church Blood Drive
301 Overlook Road, Asheville
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Church Office at 650-0404.In addition to collecting and distributing about 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply, the Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters a year in the U.S., providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. The organization also offers 24-hour support to members of the military, veterans and their families – in war zones, military hospitals and on military installations around the world and trains more than seven million people in first aid, water safety and other lifesaving skills every year.
For blood donation opportunities near you, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Blood can be donated every 56 days.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog athttp://blog.redcross.org.For more information, contact Pam Irby, 828-231-3055, Pam.Irby@redcross.org, Samantha Holcombe, 828-230-6322, Samantha.Holcombe@redcross.org, Jennifer Stump, 828-231-6511,Jennifer.Stump@redcross.org.
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