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Give blood, get a free haircut, gift card this month

By Lightning Reports, Published: May 7, 2024

When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies.

Thanks to Sport Clips, all who donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon via email for a free haircut. Plus, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington Raceway Labor Day weekend. And those who give through May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/racetogive for more details on all offers.

Type O blood donors and donors giving platelets are especially needed right now:

  • Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type in the most serious situations. 
  • Type O positive blood is the most used blood type because it can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.
  • Platelets are often needed to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding. 

Upcoming blood donation opportunities May 7-31 in Henderson County:

Fletcher

  • 5/7/2024: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks Realtors Fletcher Office, 4005 Hendersonville Road

Hendersonville

  • 5/7/2024: 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m., First United Methodist Church - Hendersonville, 204 6th Ave. West
  • 5/8/2024: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Carvana, 1325 Spartanburg Hwy
  • 5/10/2024: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Henderson County Offices, 211 1st Ave. East
  • 5/15/2024: 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m., Henderson County Offices, 211 1st Ave. East
  • 5/20/2024: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Henderson County Offices, 211 1st Avenue East

Mills River

  • 5/30/2024: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, 100 Sierra Nevada Way
  • 5/31/2024: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mills River Town Hall, 124 Town Center Drive