PRIDE ON THE LINE AT GRUDGE MATCH BLOOD DRIVE

DONATE & VOTE FOR ANSONIA OR MISSISSINAWA VALLY FFA JUNE 27

DARKE CO., Ohio – Ansonia and Mississinawa Valley High Schools are such serious rivals they hold a grudge all summer long. They’ll compete for blood donation bragging rights once again in the 7th annual FFA Blood & Guts Grudge Match Blood Drive Monday, June 27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Ansonia High School gym, 600 East Canal St.

Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE.

This annual Grudge Match Blood Drive gives a meaningful boost to Community Blood Center blood supply during the critical July 4th holiday period. Summer is always a challenge because schools are on summer break, families are vacationing and many donors are busy with outdoor activities.

The Grudge Match not only boosts the blood supply, it also provides some drama! The blood drive is open to students, faculty and the community and all are welcome to “vote” for their favorite FFA team when they register to donate.

Everyone who registers to donate will receive the new “Whale of a Blood Donor” t-shirt featuring a humpback whale and Alaskan mountain range design. Everyone age 18 and older will also be entered in the CBC “Wild About Alaska Adventure for Two Summer Blood Drive” drawing to win a custom-designed Alaska vacation for two.

The grand prize includes air travel to Alaska, deluxe accommodations during your week-long stay, and options for a cruise or land travel. The vacation is for the winning donor and a travel companion.

Donors can double their chances of winning by donating early in the summer and becoming eligible to donate again. They will be entered in the drawing a second time when they register for a second donation during the May 2 through Sept. 3 blood drive period. Official rules are available at www.givingblood.org.