7/29/2019 LETTER from AMERICAN RED CROSS to ME ...

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Dear Universal HerO:On behalf of the American RedCross^ I wouldJike to extend to youjDujJjej wishes for a warm and joyous holidayseason.Many of us enjoy the holidays and view the seasonas a chance to spend special times with close friends and family.During the holidays, finding the time to help a stranger mayseem tough.As you likely know, this time of year is especiallchallenging for your American Red Cross,and we ask that you give the gift that so many need, but moneycan't buy.I write to you today with a special request; please help us help those inneed byscheduling anappointment to donateblood in the coming days or weeks. Whenyou donate blood, you give the perfect gift - another hug, another laugh,another smile,another chance - to someone in need of blood.Inappreciation for your selfless act, we invite you to participate in the Universal HerO program, anexclusive program forour O+ heroes who regularly donate blood. It consists of a website where you can track your donations, and if youdonate between two and six times in 2012, you will be eligible to receive a special gift at the end of the year1. Also O+donors can now earn credit for platelet donations in addition to their blood donations,and track progress throughourHero website. Formore information simply visit redcrossblood.org/socal-heroes and click on the Hero link to log in.You can donate blood every 56 days and our records show that if you donate one more time this year,youwillautomatically receive exclusive access to a whole newsuite of gifts and prizes in the Universal HerO program! And if yomeet certain height and weight requirements, you may be eligible to donate additional red blood cells through the ALYXprocedure and receive two credits for one donation2.I hope youwill give thoughtful considerationto this request. For patients in local hospitals, and for their friends andfamilies, your donations are invaluableand often a second chanceat life. To schedule your holiday blood donationappointment today, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1 -800-RED CROSS (1 -800-733-2767).Thank you for your continued commitmentto the AmericanRed Cross blood program. May you and your loved onesenjoy a safe, happyand memorable holiday season.Sincerely,

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