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Donate Blood and Get a Chance to Win a $100 Gas Card
The American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region will be giving away a $100 gas card every day through the rest of the month.
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From now through Sept. 30, all presenting whole blood and double red cell donors who fill out an entry card at any Northern California Blood Services Region donor center or mobile blood drive (excluding high school and college blood drives) will be entered in a daily drawing for a $100 gas card.
“At a time when gas prices are about $4 a gallon, we’re pleased to reward donors with a chance to win a gas card and fill their tank on us,” said region CEO Jeff Meyer.
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The Northern California Region has blood donation centers located in Oakland (6230 Claremont Avenue), Pleasant Hill (140 Gregory Lane), Pleasanton (5556-B Springdale Avenue), Newark (39227 Cedar Boulevard) and San Jose (2731 N. First Street).
The region also holds regular blood drives throughout the Bay Area.
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To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
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