March 5, 2003

On Friday, March 21, 2003 the Blazers will host the second annual Blazers Blood Drive. The Blood Drive will take place in the main concourse of the Rose Garden arena from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Both walk-ins and scheduled appointment are available and there will be free parking in the Rose Garden Garage.

Many generous Americans nationwide have been donating blood since the terrorist attacks September 11 to ensure a sustained and secure blood supply for all Americans. Together with the Red Cross, these blood heroes are ensuring that the safest possible blood is readily available whenever and wherever needed - for the military, for other blood centers in America and for all 5,000 of America's hospitals.

We all expect blood to be there for us, but barely a fraction of those who can give do. Yet sooner or later, virtually all of us will face a time of great vulnerability in which we will need blood. And that time is all too often unexpected. From its beginning, the American Red Cross has formed a community of service, of generous, strong and decent people bound by beliefs beyond themselves. The honor, spirit and resources of the American people comes forth with neighbors helping neighbors in need - during earthquakes, floods, fires, storms - and also for the deeply personal and often quiet disasters that require a gift of blood.

For more information abouth the American Red Cross Click Here or call 1-800-Give Life.