Aeros and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center partner for blood drives
January 20, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Houston Aeros News Release
HOUSTON, Texas - Houston Aeros Charities and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center have teamed up for blood drives this Saturday, January 24 and upcoming Tuesday, January 27. The Aeros and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center have partnered for the past 14 years and last season alone more than 1,865 lives were saved during Houston Aeros blood drive events. Each donation could save up to three lives!
All those who attempt to donate and mention the Aeros will receive a commemorative T-shirt and a chance to win a Houston Aeros party for 10 including Aeros tickets, T-shirts, pucks and complimentary parking. A winner for the Aeros party will be contacted on Wednesday, January 28 following the blood drive dates. If you would like to schedule ahead to donate or are unable to visit these locations please call (888) 482-5663 or visit www.giveblood.org to schedule your appointment.
This Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. two donor coaches will be out in the Houston area, one will be located at the Willowbrook Aerodrome (8220 Willow Place Drive North, Houston, TX 77070) and the other at the Aeros' practice facility, Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center (16225 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479).
Tuesday's blood drive will be held in the Aeros' team store, The Hangar, in The Shops at Houston Center (909 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77010) on the third floor near Otto's from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Aero Dynamics will be there in support of your donation to help save lives.
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