American Red Cross | Central Ohio Blood Services Region




		Media Center Score big this football season with the Red Cross! October 1, 2008 COLUMBUS, Ohio — This football season, there’s a chance to snag a trip for two to cheer on the Buckeyes when they face the Wolverines in Columbus by coming to give the gift of life. All those who come to give blood with the Red Cross from Oct. 1-Nov. 16 can enter to win a pair of tickets to the Nov. 22 OSU-Michigan game! The local American Red Cross needs you on its team to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for central Ohio patients when they need it. Remember, one pint of your blood can help to save as many as three lives, so please do your part by joining the Red Cross volunteer blood donor team. The winner will be selected in a drawing Monday, Nov. 17. When you fill out your entry ticket, be sure to provide a phone number at which you can be contacted right away if your name is drawn, so you can start getting ready to cheer on the Buckeyes in person! Promotion Rules and Regulations Promotion Period: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, through Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Prize: One grand prize will be awarded, a pair of tickets to The Ohio State University vs. University of Michigan football game on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. A winner will be selected in a random drawing Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. The winner will be notified that day. If the winner does not respond to attempts to be contacted within approximately 24 hours, an alternate will be offered the prize package. All references hereafter to the “Red Cross” shall refer to the Central Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. All presenting donors will be issued one ticket to be entered in the drawing. All volunteer whole blood, double red and apheresis donors are eligible to enter; autologous, directed and therapeutic donors are not eligible. Presenting blood donors at Central Ohio blood donor centers and blood drives will be issued one entry ticket. American Red Cross paid staff members are not eligible to win. Entry tickets are nontransferable and have no cash value. The odds of winning are based on the number of entrants. Presenting apheresis donors will be issued one entry ticket for each apheresis donation made during the campaign period. Decision of the judges is final in determining the winners through an impartial drawing. Winners will be notified. Names of winners will be available by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Winners must show valid ID to claim prize, and minors may accept the prize with ID and signed permission of a parent or legal guardian. The Red Cross is not responsible for accidents/damage to property or person incurred while using the prizes. Prizes are nonrefundable and cannot be combined with any other offer. Void where prohibited. Blood drive sponsors have the right to decline participation. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in general good health. 09/08AP752			Media contacts Central Ohio Blood Services (614) 253-2740 1-800-338-8086 Rodney J. Wilson Communications Manager extension 2347 e-mail Heather Reichle Communications Specialist extension 2275 e-mail Other Red Cross lines of service You can find your local Red Cross chapter by searching on redcross.org or by checking the white pages of your local phone directory. National media inquiries Click here for listings