Free Haircut For Blood, Platelet Donors In September!

News from the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to offer a free haircut coupon to those who come out to donate blood or platelets during September.

Those who present to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email a few days after their donation. The coupon is valid through Nov. 8, 2015, and donors must have a valid email address on record to receive the coupon.

“A sufficient blood supply is a community-wide responsibility, and Sport Clips is proud to continue our partnership with the Red Cross to raise awareness of the need for blood and platelet donations,” said Margaret Briscoe, corporate communications manager for Sport Clips. “This is Sport Clips’ way of saying ‘thank you’to those who support the Red Cross’ important mission.”

Donors of all blood types – especially types O negative, A negative and B negative – and platelet donors are urged to give. To make an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org/sport-clips or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center:

Contra Costa Blood Donation Center

140 Gregory Ln., Pleasant Hill

Tuesday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Additional blood donation opportunities:

Antioch

9/12/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Undead Betties Roller Derby Girls at Evolve Movement Center, 1211 Auto Center Dr.

El Cerrito

9/1/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., City Hall, City of El Cerrito, 7007 Moeser Ln.

Martinez

9/3/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Contra Costa Regional Med Ctr, 2500 Alhambra Ave.

Walnut Creek

9/1/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., John Muir Medical Center, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd.

9/9/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Plaza 1333, 1333 N. California Blvd.

9/15/2015: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fehr and Peers, 100 Pringle Ave. Suite 600

Nearby Sports Clips are in:

• 2360 Monument Blvd., Suite 1B, Pleasant Hill, California 94523
• 2817-A Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, California 94598, Next to Applebee’s - 925-274-1985
• 5434 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 50, Concord, California 94521 -Ygnacio Valley Rd & Clayton Rd; Easy Access off Ygnacio Valley Rd. -925-673-5686
• 808 Southampton Rd., Benicia, California 94510 - Southhampton Center;Near Raley’s, between GameStop and Jamba Juice, 707-751-1775

Click here to find more locations.

Additional blood donation opportunities in August:

Concord

8/22/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rd. Runner Sports Concord, 1975 Diamond Blvd., Unit E-361

8/26/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., United Health Care, 2300 Clayton Rd. 10th flr

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. For more information, please visit redcross.org.

About Sport Clips Haircuts

Sport Clips Haircuts was established in 1993 by founder and CEO Gordon Logan and started franchising in 1995. The sports-themed haircutting franchisespecializes in haircuts for men and boys. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.