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Follow on Google News | The American Red Cross Announces Fourth Annual Lori Dunham Gordon Memorial Blood DriveBy: ctpr The blood drive will be located on the lower level of the Savannah Mall, near Center Court between the Stuff Store and GNC. Donors will be entered to win several giveaways. This year's goal for the drive is 25 units. Appointments are encouraged at redcrossblood.org, searching the Sponsor Code SAVMall. According to The American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people. Although an estimated 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, less than 10% actually do each year. "Blood donors play an integral role in the delivery of modern healthcare," To donate, individuals must be 17 years or older, and weigh at least 110 pounds. It is suggested that donors drink plenty of fluids, wear clothing with sleeves that can easily be rolled up, and bring a list of medications that may be in their system. For more information about the donation process, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/ ABOUT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD PROGRAM Started in 1940, under the leadership of Dr. Charles Drew, the American Red Cross supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood supply, and provides blood for patients in approximately 2,700 hospitals across the U.S. The Red Cross makes blood available to any patient who needs it - patients are not required to find donors to replace the blood they use (a practice common in Europe and some U.S. blood banks) allowing the patient and their family to focus on recovery. Eighty percent of the blood donations given to the Red Cross are collected at mobile blood drives set up at community organizations, companies, high schools, colleges, places of worship or military installations. The remaining 20 percent are collected at fixed Red Cross donor centers. The American Red Cross works with more than 50,000 blood drive sponsors each year to hold more than 200,000 blood drives, providing convenient locations for people to give blood. ABOUT SAVANNAH MALL Originated in 1990, the Savannah Mall, located at 14045 Abercorn St., features anchor stores Bass Pro Shops, Dillard's, Target, Burlington Coat Factory and A.C. Moore. The 960,000-square- CONTACT Katie Rudder American Red Cross Blood Services, Southern Region 25 Tibet Ave. Savannah, GA 31406 (843) 422-4985 © (912) 961-6264 (f) katie.rudder@ MEDIA CONTACT Marjorie Young Carriage Trade PR marjorie@carriagetradepr.com 912.844.9990 End
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