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.

However, for those in the Santa Cruz County area, the nearest Sports Clips are in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Sunnyvale and San Jose. Click here to find more locations.

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).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities

Aptos

9/2/2015: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Resurrection Church, 7600 Soquel Dr.

Santa Cruz

9/1/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Whole Foods, 911 Soquel Ave.

9/3/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk St.

9/14/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk St.

And other blood drives in the area during August:

Soquel

8/28/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santa Cruz Association of Realtors, 2525 South Main St.

Watsonville

8/24/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Pajaro Valley Health Trust Hall, 85 Nielson St.

8/26/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Marine Building, 500 Westridge Dr.

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.