Red Cross asks for help to collect blood product & raise critical funds

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American Red Cross
Labor of Love Blood Drive Tuesday 10am-6pm

American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana 29 S. Stockwell Road, Evansville

All blood types are needed to help maintain a sufficient supply for patients in need. Donors with type O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to schedule appointments for the important holiday blood drive. All presenting donors will also be entered in “FOCUS on Saving Lives Campaign” for a chance to win a 2010 Ford Focus or one of two $500 gas cards. The Labor of Love Blood Drive is the last day to enter for a chance to win. You don’t want to miss this opportunity! For more information visit www.redcrossblood.org

Lets Dine Out Scavenger Hunt Tuesday 10:45am

American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana 29 S. Stockwell Road, Evansville

Local celebrities and media personalities will take part in the 2010 Lets Dine Out Scavenger Hunt to help pre-promote Wednesday’s Lets Dine Out fundraiser for the American Red Cross. Local celebrities include Vanderburgh County Sheriff Eric Williams and City Councilwoman Missy Mosby. Media personalities include Julie Dolan (WTVW Fox 7), Araceli Thiele (14WFIE), Tim Black (CBS44 WEVV), Shawnda McNeil (HOT96), Tommy Mason (93.5 the Wolf). Each will be teamed up with a Red Cross staff/board member to answer clues and complete tasks at local restaurants first in order to cross the finish line victorious. Photographers assigned to cover this event will be given access to the list of locations before hand.

Lets Dine Out Fundraiser All Day Wednesday

113 Restaurants in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson, Henderson, Perry and Dubois Counties

Everyone is invited to take part in the 2010 Lets Dine Out fundraiser taking place all day on Wednesday at 113 participating locations in the Tri-State area. Lets Dine Out is the Tri-State’s largest one-day dine out event, and encourages the public to dine out in exchange for local restaurants donating a percentage of their sales to fund critical Red Cross services. Every dollar spent at local eating establishments not only helps our economy, but also helps fund lifesaving services like disaster relief, CPR & First Aid training, Blood Collection, Services to our Armed Forces and more. Find the entire list of restaurants online www.redcrossdineout.org or see the attached flyer.