Unions, Red Cross join for blood drive

8/24/2004

Toledo area labor unions, with the American Red Cross Blood Services of the Western Lake Erie Region, will host a joint blood drive with the theme "American-Made Heroes" from 7:30 a.m to 6 p.m. Thursday at the United Auto Workers Local 12 Hall, 2300 Ashland Ave.

A special "American-Made Heroes T-shirt" will be given to all those who show up to donate blood.

Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health, and feel well on the day of donation.

Donors should not have given blood within the previous 56 days.