DETROIT (Nov. 18, 2024) – In celebration of 30 years of the TV show FRIENDS, the American Red Cross invites blood donors to gather their friends and make an appointment to donate blood and help patients who depend on lifesaving blood. Those who come to give Nov. 18 – Dec. 8 will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks while supplies last.
Donations are critical to the blood supply during the holidays – a time when blood donations often decline. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially platelet donors and type O donors.
In the spirit of FRIENDSgiving, donors can give with meaning. The FRIENDS + Red Cross socks are made possible in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Friends.
The Red Cross offers three ways to make an appointment to donate at your convenience:
The Red Cross reminds donors that they can give blood after receiving a flu shot, provided they are feeling well and are symptom-free on the day of their donation appointment. Likewise, there is no deferral or wait time after receiving the updated COVID-19 vaccination.
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MEDIA CONTACT: David Olejarz / david.olejarz@redcross.org / 313-303-0606
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 awardwinning 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.