Fourth of July Red Cross Blood Drives: Be proud to be a donor at Mall of Georgia (July 3-5)

Celebrate the freedom to give blood this Fourth of July weekend!

The American Red Cross will host a blood drives at Mall of Georgia and this Fourth of July weekend from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5.

Why get involved? Here are some quick facts about the process, courtesy of the American Red Cross:

· Blood cannot be manufactured — it can only come from generous donors.

· Blood donation is a simple four-step process: registration and medical history, mini-physical, donation and refreshments.

· Shortages of all blood types usually occur during the summer and winter holidays—so now is the time to give!

· One donation can help save the lives of up to three people!

· The American Red Cross supplies approximately 45% of the nation’s blood supply.

Mall of Georgia: 3333 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30519

Upper Level near Dick’s Sporting Goods

July 3-5, 12-5 p.m.

*All supporters who come out to donate blood at Mall of Georgia will receive an American Red Cross Baseball Cap (while supplies last!!)

Log on to http://redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment in advance. Enter the code ‘moga’ for Mall of Georgia.

For more blood donation facts, visit the American Red Cross online at www.givelife.org.