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Red Cross will have 'Godzilla x King' T-shirt giveaway to attract blood donors

Marion Star
USA TODAY NETWORK

The American Red Cross asks donors to help defend the blood supply by giving blood or platelets to combat a "monstrous" fact − only three out of 100 people donate blood. So the Red Cross is teaming with Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures to celebrate the new film "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," and to invite donors to rise together and give blood. Those who donate through April 7 will get a "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Red Cross" T-shirt, while supplies last.

Blood and platelet donation appointments remain vital. People of all blood types − especially those with type O blood − are critical to ensuring hospital shelves can be replenished as soon as possible.

There are several upcoming opportunities to give blood in Marion County:

  • Wednesday, noon-6 p.m., The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion
  • April 5, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion
  • April 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., LaRue Baptist Church, 217 North High St., LaRue
  • April 12, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion

To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Additionally, all whogive April 8-28 will get a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards.