NORRIDGE, Ill., May 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In its third consecutive year, Harlem Irving Plaza is proud to partner with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 for the second installment of its annual 3-part monthly blood drive to help increase awareness for a life-saving organization. Earlier this month, the American Red Cross collected 60 pints of blood at Harlem Irving Plaza which is equivalent to saving 180 lives.
"During the summer months, blood donations tend to decline as schools are out of session and families are on vacation," said Tammy Winchester, Red Cross donor recruitment representative. "Since 2012, the HIP has been important partners in helping the Red Cross collect lifesaving blood during the difficult summer season. Their support helps ensure that hospital patients have the blood products they need – no matter when or where they are needed," added Ms. Winchester.
The blood drive will be held in Harlem Irving Plaza's Carson's Court from 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. Donors can sign up in advance at www.redcrossblood.org and search 60706 or at the Harlem Irving Plaza Customer Service Desk. Appointments are strongly encouraged. All donors will receive a $10 HIP Gift Card and a $5 Forever Yogurt coupon. Harlem Irving Plaza will proudly host the third blood drive later this summer on Wednesday, August 13, 2014.
About The American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.
About Harlem Irving Plaza:
Harlem Irving Plaza is located at the intersection of Harlem Avenue, Forest Preserve Drive and Irving Park Road. HIP features 140 stores and specialty food venues and is anchored by Best Buy, Kohl's, Carson Pirie Scott and Target. Regular business hours are 10a.m- 9p.m, Monday through Saturday and 11a.m – 6p.m on Sunday. Visit the HIP online at www.shopthehip.com.
For additional information, please contact Nicole Heavrin at 312.301.9172 or [email protected].
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