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Red Cross partnering with Gardner-White to hold blood drives in Metro Detroit

Officials say there’s critical need for blood donations

(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong, 2017 Getty Images)

Gardner-White and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host blood drives in Metro Detroit.

The blood drives will be Aug. 19 and 20.

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Donors will receive a coupon for $50 off a Gardner-White purchase of at least $399 and be entered to win a $500 Gardner-White gift certificate. Drawings will be held for each of the locations.

Red Cross is experiencing a critical need for blood as the demand has increased, officials said. The Red Cross has sent 12% more blood products to hospitals to help patients in recent months, according to a press release.

Eligible donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 800-Red Cross (800-733-2767) sponsor code: gardnerwhite.

Read: Blood shortage impacts Metro Detroit hospitals, donations needed

Gardner-White blood drive locations:

Thursday, Aug. 19 (11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.)

  • 4945 Dixie Highway, Waterford Township
  • 45300 Hayes Road, Macomb
  • 4445 N. Atlantic Blvd., Auburn Hills
  • 39453 Ford Road, Canton Township
  • 3725 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor
  • 8393 W Grand River Ave., Brighton

Friday, Aug. 20 (11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.)

  • 4400 East 14 Mile Road, Warren
  • 1032 S Rochester Road, Rochester Hills
  • 43825 West Oaks Drive, Novi
  • 7680 S. Telegraph Road, Taylor

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