STEELE CREEK NEWS

Red Cross Blood Drive July 11 at Central Steele Steele Creek Presbyterian Church

(June 23, 2002) The Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Thursday July 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church at 9401 S Tryon St (at the corner of Westinghouse Blvd). The drive is sponsored by the Arrowood Association.

Please contact Frances Pegram by phone at 704-583-2827, by fax at 704-583-2829, or by e-mail at 1staward@bellsouth.net to make an appointment.  Also contact Frances if you can display a poster promoting the blood drive. A good turnout is needed to ensure that the Red Cross will continue having drives at this location.

The lifesaving blood helps patients in our local and regional hospitals every day, making it possible for people to have surgeries, cancer treatments and other medical therapies they need to survive. The Red Cross needs your help to continue meeting the growing demand for blood in our community. You will get a good feeling, knowing that you've given someone a very precious gift -- the gift of life. For more information visit the American Red Cross Greater Carolinas Chapter web site.