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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Slippery Rock Rotary to Sponsor Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 7 – Event Focuses on Critical Need for Blood Platelet Donations –
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA (September 29, 2026) – According to the American Red Cross, there is currently an emergency need for blood platelet donations. Platelets are tiny blood cell fragments that help to form blood clots and stop bleeding; nearly 50% of platelets used by Cancer patients. To steady the course, the Rotary Club of Slippery Rock will be sponsoring a community blood
drive on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Center Presbyterian Church. The drive will run from Noon through 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the church located at 211 Center Street.
Donors of all backgrounds and blood types are urgently needed by area patients, especially platelets. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://rcblood.org/donate and enter 16057 (the Zip Code for Slippery Rock) in the Location Field to schedule an appointment for the blood drive. Also streamline your donation experience and save time by visiting
https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/manage-my-donations/rapidpass to complete health history questions prior to the event.
People donating blood during the Slippery Rock Blood Drive will receive a $15e-gift card to a merchant of their choice while supplies last. People making their first-ever blood platelet donation will also get a $40 e-gift card to your choice of merchant.
The Slippery Rock Rotary’s last community blood drive is scheduled for December 2, 2026, at the Center Presbyterian Church.