New York Roller Derby Athletes Help the American Red Cross to Attract More Donors During Critical Blood Shortage
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Athletes in full roller derby uniform at Blood for Life blood drives will offer photo opportunities, autographs, roller skate buttons and temporary tattoos to attract more donors than the average community service event. The Blood for Life roller derby blood drive series begins Saturday, July 16 at the American Red Cross of Greater New York, 520 W 49th St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the New York Shock Exchange roller derby league. About the American Red Cross: American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nations blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. The Not-Just-for-Profit company donates 5 percent of the profits from every ticket sold and employs a team of experts in roller derby giving free assistance to leagues and playing an active role in helping the sport and the roller derby community to continue to grow and thrive.
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