Free haircut with blood donation in September, blood drives announced

 WILMINGTON, NC (ARC Press Release) — The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to offer a free haircut coupon to those who come out to donate blood or platelets during September.

“The Red Cross and Sport Clips have partnered for several years to help ensure blood is available for patients in need leading into fall,” said Donna M. Morrissey, director of national partnerships, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “We are excited to partner once again for this year’s Saving Lives Never Looked So Good campaign and offer a coupon for a free haircut to volunteer blood and platelet donors in appreciation for their lifesaving gift.”

Those who come out to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email several days after their donation. The coupon is valid through Nov. 6, 2016, at participating Sport Clips locations, and donors must have a valid email address on record to receive the coupon.

“The need for blood touches so many lives – not just those who need blood, but their family members and loved ones too. This is one way Sport Clips can thank those who give the gift of life to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross. They donate blood and we give them a free haircut,” said Amanda Palm, corporate communications manager of Sport Clips.

Donors of all blood types are urged to give. To schedule an appointment to donate, use the free Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 1-15:

American Red Cross Wilmington Blood Donation Center, 1102 S. 16th St.
Monday,1 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; second Sunday of the month, noon to 4:30 p.m.

Brunswick

Boiling Spring Lakes

9/13/2016: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Boiling Spring Lakes Community Blood Drive, Leed Road

Oak Island

9/13/2016: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Oak Island, 4605 E Oak Island Drive

Southport

9/12/2016: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., St. James Plantation, 4136 Highway 211 SE

 Columbus

Whiteville

9/14/2016: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Columbus Regional Healthcare, 500 Jefferson St.

New Hanover

Wilmington

9/7/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., New Hanover Regional Orthopedic Hospital, 5301 Wrightsville

9/12/2016: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Porters Neck Country Club, 8405 Vintage Club Drive

 Robeson

Lumberton

9/2/2016: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Osterneck Auditorium, 101 N Chestnut Sreet

Pembroke

9/15/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., University of NC Pembroke, 1 University Drive