Gardner-White is sponsoring a blood drive Thursday at six Michigan locations, including the store on Hall Road in Macomb Township.
To schedule an appointment, visit the American Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org. For Step One, enter “gardnerwhite” and then select the location and time that is best for you. You can also call 1-800-GIVELIFE.
All participants will also receive a $50 gift certificate good on their next purchase at any Gardner-White. Plus, each store will have a drawing in which one participant will receive a 51-inch Samsung HDTV.
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To be eligible to give blood, you must be in good health, be at least 17 years old, and weigh at least 110 pounds. You will also need to pass physical and health history reviews prior to donating. There is no upper age limit on your ability to donate. Conditions that require a temporary deferral are pregnancy, travel to certain parts of the world, inoculations, some health conditions and certain medications. Call 1-800-GIVELIFE or visit www.redcrossblood.org to get answers to specific eligibility questions you may have. Final eligibility is determined by medical professionals at the time of donation.
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