Red Cross celebrating 20th anniversary of movie ‘Elf’ with gift of special socks for blood donors
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. This November, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood or platelet donation. And there's an 'Elf'-related gift in it for you.
Donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near – a time when blood donations often decline. Donors of all blood types are urged to give, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets.
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film “Elf,” and create holiday cheer, all who come to give Nov. 10-30 will receive an exclusive pair of “Elf” + Red Cross socks, while supplies last. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Elf.
It feels good to give a gift to someone else that truly means something. Those wishing to help patients receive lifesaving transfusions can book a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 14-30:
November 14
The Grotto, 8840 NE Skidmore St., Portland, OR, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
St Charles Medical Center, 2500 NE Neff Rd., Bend, OR, 10:00AM-4:00PM
November 15
Cabela's, 2800 Gateway St., Springfield, OR, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
November 16
Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR, 9:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Blood Donation Center, 5109 NE 82nd Ave., Vancouver, WA, 7:00 AM - 03:00 PM
November 17
Pleasant Hill High School, 84455 N Enterprise Rd., Pleasant Hill, OR, 8:15 AM - 01:15 PM
November 18
Kingpins PDX, 3550 SE 92nd Ave., Portland, OR, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
November 20
Elks Lodge 1189, 610 McLoughlin Blvd., Oregon City, OR, 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
November 21
Vancouver Apostolic Lutheran Church, 2103 NE 68th St.,Vancouver, WA, 12:00 PM -5:00 PM
Springfield Elks, 1701 Centennial Blvd., Springfield, OR, 9:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Bend Blood Donation Center, 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110, Bend, OR, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
November 22
East Side Athletic Club Milwaukie, 4606 SE Boardman Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 1:00 PM - 06:00 PM
November 24
Smile Station, 8210 SE 13th Ave., Portland, OR, 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR, 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
November 27
Baja Fresh, 17805 SW 65th Ave., Lake Oswego, OR, 11:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR, 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM
November 28
Fred Meyer, Inc, 3500 SE 22nd Ave., Portland, OR, 8:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Moreland Presbyterian Church, 1814 SE Bybee Blvd., Portland, OR, 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Medford Blood Donation Ctr., 1174 Progress Drive Suite 102, Medford, OR, 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
November 30
Pearl West, 1455 NW Irving St., Portland, OR, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bend Blood Donation Ctr., 815 SW Bond Street Suite 110, Bend, OR, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rogue Credit Union, 1370 Center Dr., Medford, OR, 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
How to donate blood
A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger must also meet certain height and weight requirements.
Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.
Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, contact or visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood and is the primary blood supplier to 65 hospitals throughout Washington and Oregon; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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