Grateful? Give Blood on Friday

Red Cross Holds Blood Drive In Louisville As Nation Faces Shortage
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The American Red Cross is hosting its 35th Annual Day After Thanksgiving blood drive on Friday, November 26th at Kennedy Mall in Dubuque.   There is a nationwide blood and platelet shortage as the Red Cross blood supply drops to the lowest seen at this time of year in more than a decade.

 All presenting donors will receive a free pair of American Red Cross socks, while they last, plus a coupon for free pint of Culver's custard!

Make an appointment online at redcrossblood.org.

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