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Vista Ridge Mall hosts Go. Fight. Give. Blood Drive Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24
By Saundra David
Published: Friday, February 22, 2013 12:17 PM CST
On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23 and 24, Vista Ridge Mall hosts a two-day blood drive that’s part of Carter BloodCare’s Go. Fight. Give. February promotion. Every person who donates will receive a free souvenir puck from the city’s NHL team, the Dallas Stars, and a pair of movie tickets.
In addition, donors can take advantage of a special offer and receive two mezzanine seats to a Dallas Stars game for the price of one. Every donor will also be entered to win other Dallas Stars’s experiences, such as Luxury Suite tickets that are complete with complimentary food and beverages. Complete details can be found at www.gofightgive.org .
The Go. Fight. Give. Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Donor registration will take place in Center Court and the Carter BloodCare donation station will be on the lower level near Macy’s.
Potential blood donors can volunteer beginning at age 16 with a parent’s consent, and 17-year-olds can give independently. There is no upper age limit for giving. All donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and present a photo ID. Donors are advised to eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water before giving blood. For information about donor eligibility or to make an appointment, call Carter BloodCare at 1-800-366-2834 or visit carterbloodcare.org.
Vista Ridge Mall features more than 135 specialty shops and eateries including Macy's, Dillard's, jcpenney, Sears and Cinemark. The shopping center is conveniently located at I-35E and the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Lewisville, Texas. For information, visit www.vistaridgemall.com or call 972-315-3641.