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:

San Jose Blood Donation Center

2731 N. First St., San Jose

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

Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Additional blood donation opportunities:

Campbell

9/11/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Campbell Rotary at EMQ Children & Family Services, 251 Llewellyn Ave.

Gilroy

9/5/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Arteaga’s Food Center, 6906 S. Chestnut St.

Los Altos

9/4/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., City of Los Altos, 97 Hillview Ave.

Los Gatos

9/1/2015: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., St Mary’s Church, 219 Bean Ave.

Morgan Hill

9/8/2015: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1790 E. Dunne Ave.

San Jose

9/8/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, 751 South Bascom Ave.

9/15/2015: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 150 Bernal Rd.

Santa Clara

9/2/2015: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Institute for Business & Technology, 2400 Walsh Ave

Nearby Sports Clips are in:

• 890 Renz Lane, Suite #101, Gilroy, California 95020 -- Next to Best Buy -- 408-846-0020
• 43321 Christy St., Fremont, California 94538 - Across the parking lot from Lowe’s, next to Panera Bread - 510-623-1015
• 330 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, California 94087 -In center with PF Chang’s, Trader Joe’s, Starbuck’s and Chipotle
• 874-D Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, California 95123 - In Lucky’s Center, Opposite Oakridge Mall, 408-227-GUYS (4897)
• 2017 Chess Drive, San Mateo, California 94404, Across from Home Depot, next to Chipotle -650-212-1350
• 1053 Cochrane Rd., Suite 140, Morgan Hill, California 95037 - 1053 Cochrane Road, Suite #140 ; Hwy 101 & Cochrane Rd. - 408-782-7456

Click here to find more locations.

Other nearby blood drives for the remainder of August:

Campbell

8/22/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Lucy’s Catholic Church, 2350 Winchester Blvd.

San Jose

8/25/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., SCV Water District Admin Bldg, 5750 Almaden Exprwy.

8/27/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Lexus of Stevens Creek, 3333 Stevens Creek Blvd.

8/29/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 121 South White Rd.

8/29/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Stone Church of Willow Glen, 1937 Lincoln Ave.

Santa Clara

8/26/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, 710 Lawrence Exprwy

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.