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			 Many summer activities, such as vacations and travel, cause 
			frequent blood donors to be less available to give during the 
			summer. However, hospital patients still depend on volunteer donors 
			to receive lifesaving transfusions – the need for blood does not get 
			a vacation.  
			 
			To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all 
			those who come out to donate blood July 2-6, 2015, will receive a 
			Red Cross embroidered hat, while supplies last. 
			 
			Eligible donors are encouraged to choose their day to make a 
			difference. Donors of all blood types – especially those with types 
			O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed. To make an 
			appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, 
			visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 
			Upcoming Logan County Drive July 15 
			Noon to 5 p.m. 
			Lincoln Park District 
			1400 Railer Way 
			Lincoln 
			[Ben Corey, American Red Cross]  | 
            
             
  
			
  
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