Five Points Association to Host Month Long Blood Drive
February 9, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 9, 2015) – In honor of the Five Points’ Centennial, the Five Points Association has teamed up with the American Red Cross to host a month long blood drive. The blood drive will take place at the American Red Cross Columbia Blood Donation Center (2751 Bull Street), where patrons are encouraged to come donate anytime during their open hours.
There will be a number of incentives for presenting donors. Five Points will host a drawing for a pair of tickets for the 33rdAnnual St. Pat’s in Five Points, in addition to great contributions from Five Points businesses. Present your “I Donated” sticker to receive the following specials:
· 2G’s Clothing – 10% off
· Ace Locksmith – 5% off
· Andy’s Deli – 10% off
· Bohemian – 10% off
· Copper Penny – 10% off
· Cycle Center – 10% off bikes, 15% off everything else storewide
· Eddie’s Calzones – $1 off any calzone
· Gentleman’s Closet – 15% off
· Hookah Spot – 10% off
· Office Depot – $5 Off $25 purchase
· Qdoba – Free chips & queso
· Revente – 10% off
· Sid & Nancy – 10% off
· Sizzle – 10% off Tues/Thurs/Fri, 20% off Mon/Wed
· STEEL garden – 10% off
Unsure if you can donate? Individuals 17 years of age and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds, and generally in good health may be eligible to donate blood. The need for blood and platelets is constant – every two seconds someone in the U.S. is in need of blood. On average, the Red Cross must collect about 15,000 pints of blood every day to meet the needs of patients across the country, and volunteer donors are the only source of blood and platelets for those in need of transfusions – so please, donate blood and help save a life!
To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Five Points Association is partnering with the City of Columbia for its centennial celebration this year. Five Points will be commending its importance in Columbia’s urban core with many exciting events, community activities, and projects, including safety and tourism initiatives, beautification efforts, and public art advances.
For more information about the Five Points Association, please visit our website at www.FivePointsColumbia.com.
For more information about the American Red Cross, please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org/SC
