The American Red Cross joined with Scripps Media and its family of news, entertainment and sports broadcast outlets to host a Black Friday blood drive Nov. 23.
If you're out shopping today stop by our #BlackFriday blood drive! @RedCross representatives will be at Park Place Mall form 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. @kgun9 pic.twitter.com/Wuo3JdEDcD
— Whitney Clark (@whitneyclarktv) November 23, 2018
Though the numbers aren't final yet, Scripps and Red Cross did reach their goal of 17 pints of donated blood, comprised of 16 whole bloods and one power red.
The first 25 donors received a free 1 large 1-topping pizza courtesy of Papa Murphy's Pizza.
El Conquistador also hosted a raffle for a certificate to eat at the Sundance Café (breakfast buffet for 2)
Additional raffles included 2 tickets to the UA vs. ASU football game on November 24th, a 4-pack of tickets to a Roadrunners game and a 2-pack.
This blood drive came at a crucial time of year for the Red Cross. Long holiday weekends, like Thanksgiving, may cause many donors who are traveling to be with family and friends to be less available to give. However, patients don’t get a holiday break from needing lifesaving transfusions. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Scripps Media Black Friday blood drive
- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Park Place Mall
- 240 S. Wilmot Road.
In the spirit of the season, those who come to donate blood will receive great giveaways, courtesy of Scripps Media and its partners, and an ARC T-shirt while supplies last.
