HAWTHORNE, N.Y., March 13, 2023— United States Military Academy at West Point will host three American Red Cross blood drives in March.
Drives will be held at Eisenhower Hall at West Point on Monday, March 20 through Thursday, March 23 from 11:30 to 7 p.m. each day.
Donors can make an appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). When signing up, please note that the sponsorship code is “WestPoint.”
PREVENT A BLOOD SHORTAGE When volunteer blood donors lend an arm this March, they’ll help keep the blood supply from dropping this spring. All who come to give blood March 1-31, 2023, will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email.* Plus, they'll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners.*
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 visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossNY.
*Terms for both offers apply. Visit rcblood.org/help for details.
Contact: media.gny@redcross.org | 646-627-9328