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As the American Red Cross continues to get creative in enticing donors to give blood, its newest promotion may be the perfect fit for those willing to roll up their sleeves between now and June 9.
Lovers of the video game Tetris may be willing to attend a blood drive over the next couple of weeks to receive not only a special Tetris + Red Cross T-shirt, but to get a chance at a trip for two to New York to meet Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov.
"As summer gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to come in to give blood now to help keep the blood supply as stable as possible. The need for lifesaving blood is constant - even during a very busy time of year full of graduations, holiday activities and more," said Sharon Kesselring, executive director of The American Red Cross of the Ohio River Valley.
Local opportunities to give include 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 3 at Crossroads Christian Church in Wintersville, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 12 at the Bluewave Center in Follansbee, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 19 at St. Florian Event Center in Wintersville, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 20 at the Holiday Inn in Weirton, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 28 at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Weirton.
"Every single donation can help keep the blood supply as stable as possible during a busy time of year when many regular donors may be unable to give," the Red Cross said in a press release.
Yes, it is a busy time of year. But it shouldn't take prizes to get us to lend a hand (or an arm). Still if a Tetris T-shirt gives you one more reason, now may be the time to discover you're just the right fit to save a life.