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Junior League Of Cleveland To Host American Red Cross Blood Drive
For every pint of blood donated at the May 1 event, 10 dollars will be given to the nonprofit Bessie's Angels.
Press release from Junior League of Cleveland:
April 29, 2021
The Junior League of Cleveland is hosting a blood drive to raise money for Bessie’s Angels.
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Saturday, May 1, 2021
9 a.m - 3 p.m.
Junior League of Cleveland Blood Drive
3615 Superior Avenue E
Building 44, 4th Floor, Suite 4404C
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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The American Red Cross, in partnership with the Junior League of Cleveland, is encouraging community members to give blood at their office located at 3615 Superior Avenue E, Cleveland Ohio 44114. $10 will be donated to Bessie’s Angels for each pint of blood collected. Bessie’s Angels is a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, educating, empowering, and providing affordable housing to young women who have aged out of foster care.
We encourage the community to support our efforts by rolling up a sleeve to give blood at our upcoming blood drive.
To schedule your appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: JUNIORLEAGUECLEVELAND or call 1.800.RED CROSS (1.800.733.2767). For more information about the blood drive, contact Amy Jones at amy.jones@jlcleveland.org or 216.231.6300.
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 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
Blood donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass®to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
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. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
About the Junior League of Cleveland
The Junior League of Cleveland is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
The Junior League of Cleveland welcomes all women who value our Mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.
To learn more about the Junior League of Cleveland, please visit www.jlcleveland.org.
The Junior League of Cleveland is a 501 (c) (3) organization and a member of The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI).
This press release was produced by Junior League of Cleveland. The views expressed here are the author's own.
