Piedmont Residents: Donate Blood, Get A Free Haircut

Announcement submitted by 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.

“We are pleased to partner with Sport Clips Haircuts in September nationwide, and through their generosity, offer a coupon for a free haircut to thank our amazing volunteer blood donors for their lifesaving gift to help patients in need,” said Donna M. Morrissey, director of national partnerships, Red Cross Biomedical Services.

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 Centers:

Fremont /Newark Blood Donation Center

39227 Cedar Blvd., Newark

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

Oakland Blood Donation Center

6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland

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

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

Pleasanton Blood Donation Center

5556-B Springdale Ave., Pleasanton

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

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

Additional blood donation opportunities:

Alameda

9/2/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Abbott Diabetes Care, 1420 South Loop Rd.

9/8/2015: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuttimelon Frozen Yogurt Alameda, 2402 Central Ave.

9/8/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Alameda City Library, 1550 Oak St.

Livermore

9/4/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., California Water Service, 195 South N St.

Newark

9/12/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Winn VW, 39695 Balentine Dr.

Oakland

9/10/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Ordway Building, 1 Kaiser Plaza

Pleasanton

9/1/2015: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., PEPSICO, 6140 Stoneridge Mall Rd.

9/3/2015: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Simpson Strong-Tie, 5956 West Las Positas Blvd.

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.

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