American Red Cross Public Blood Drive

The American Red Cross is holding a public blood drive at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk Street, Santa Cruz. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go to redcrossblood.org (Sponsor Code: SANTA) to schedule an appointment.

All presenting blood donors are eligible to enter a drawing to win one month’s mortgage or rent payment – not to exceed $2,000 – paid by the Red Cross.

Blood is needed by accident and trauma victims, premature babies, and patients undergoing treatment for cancer and many other life-threatening diseases.  Volunteer blood donations help to ensure blood is there when it is needed.

One donation may help save the lives of up to three people.