American Red Cross | Central Ohio Blood Services Region




		Media Center Give blood to help Save Lives and Shop Big Blood donors get chance to win grand shopping spree! December 2009 ‘Tis the season to give, and this holiday season those who go to give blood may end up receiving a grand shopping spree in return! Come and roll up your sleeve to give blood at a participating blood drive in December and you can enter to win a $1,000 shopping spree at Easton and a free overnight stay at the Hilton at Easton. Whether it’s buying the ultimate gifts for your family and friends or treating yourself to a once-in-a-lifetime shopping adventure, the Red Cross wants to make it happen for one lucky donor. “The holiday season proves to be a challenge for the Red Cross each year,” said Rodney Wilson, communications manager for the local American Red Cross. “We need individuals to embrace the spirit of the season and give to those less fortunate through the gift of blood donation. We hope this shopping spree opportunity reminds everyone how important it is to give blood.” During the holiday season, hectic schedules often hinder even the most dedicated donors from coming to give the gift of life. Unfortunately, increased travels can lead to more traumatic injuries and may increase the need for blood. The Red Cross urges everyone to make donating blood a priority this winter. The Central Ohio Region needs at least 650 blood donors a day to meet patients’ needs at 39 area hospitals – regardless of holidays or vacations. Join the Red Cross this December to give hope to those in need. Just for coming to donate a pint of lifesaving blood, you could find yourself at the luxurious Hilton at Easton for a shopping spree at Columbus’ number one retail destination. For more information about Easton, visit their website at EastonTownCenter.com. To find out where you can give blood and to schedule your appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Rules and Regulations Promotion Periods: Tuesday, December 1 – Thursday, December 31, 2009. Objective: To recognize and motivate blood donors during the holiday season. Prize: A $1,000 shopping spree at Easton shopping center in Columbus, and a free overnight stay at the Hilton at Easton. Overnight is redeemable for any Friday, Saturday or Sunday night for two guests during 2010. Rules and Conditions: All presenting donors will be issued one entry ticket to be entered in the drawing. All references herein to the “Red Cross” shall mean the Central Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. Contest period begins Tuesday, December 1, 2009, and concludes at close of business on Thursday, December 31, 2009. All volunteer whole blood and apheresis donors are eligible to win; autologous, directed and therapeutic donors are not eligible. Presenting blood donors at Central Ohio blood donor locations will be issued one entry ticket. 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 prize can not be redeemed for cash. The Red Cross is not responsible for accidents/damage to property or person incurred while using the grand prize. Prizes are nonrefundable and cannot be combined with any other offer. American Red Cross paid staff members are not eligible to win. Void where prohibited. Blood drive sponsors have the right to decline participation. Individuals who are at least 17 years old (16 with parental permission in some states), meet height and weight requirements (at least 110 pounds based on height) and are in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. Red Cross donor card or positive ID required. Call or log on for more information. 11/09AP1314			Media contacts Central Ohio Blood Services (614) 253-2740 1-800-338-8086 Rodney J. Wilson Communications Manager extension 2347 WilsonRo@usa.redcross.org Heather Reichle Communications Specialist extension 2275 ReichleHA@usa.redcross.org 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