Red Cross offers food for blood

Updated: Saturday, 28 Nov 2009, 1:21 PM EST
Published : Saturday, 28 Nov 2009, 1:17 PM EST

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina shoppers taking advantage of after Thanksgiving sales can also get a chance for a trip and free food -- if they give blood.

WWAY-TV reports Saturday that the Wilmington Blood Center of the American Red Cross is holding its annual Tired of Turkey Days Blood Drive now through Dec. 4.

All donors get cookies and a coupon for a free item at McDonald's. There's also a drawing for the chance to win free roundtrip airline tickets.

The Carolinas Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross provides blood to more than 100 hospitals. The organization needs 1,600 people to give blood and platelets each weekday to meet patient demands.

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Information from: WWAY-TV

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Red Cross offers food for blood

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