Mall of Georgia To Host American Red Cross Blood Drive

BUFORD, GA — The American Red Cross will host blood drives at Mall of Georgia and Town Center at Cobb heading into Independence Day on July 2-3 at Mall of Georgia and June 30-July 2 at Town Center at Cobb. Supporters who donate blood at either center will receive a complimentary gift from the American Red Cross, while supplies last.

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

• Someone needs blood every two seconds in the U.S.
• Just one donation can save up to three lives!
• Blood cannot be manufactured – it can only come from generous donors
• Shortages of all blood types usually occur during the summer and winter holidays, making it crucial to donate now!
• The American Red Cross supplies approximately 45 percent of the nation's blood supply

Mall of Georgia, located at 3333 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30519. Go to the upper level near Dick’s Sporting Goods July 2-3 from noon – 5 p.m. All donors at Mall of Georgia will receive a special edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

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Town Center at Cobb, located at 400 Barrett Pkwy, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Go to the lower level Sears Court June 30-July 2 from noon – 5 p.m. All donors at Town Center at Cobb will receive a special edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment in advance. Enter code ‘moga’ for Mall of Georgia or ‘tcac’ for Town Center at Cobb.

For more information on these events at Mall of Georgia and Town Center at Cobb, visit bit.ly/1jspBi2 and bit.ly/1tk5k1T

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

Photo courtesy American Red Cross