SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (Tuesday, July 19, 2016) – Saratoga Casino Hotel is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive on Monday, July 25. Members of the local community are urged to join dozens of Saratoga Casino Hotel team members to give blood on Monday, July 25 from noon to 6pm inside Vapor.
The blood drive comes in response to the national emergency issued by the Red Cross due to recent shortages. As a result of an unusually low summer blood supply, the Red Cross issued the plea for increased donations at the beginning of July.
“Right now, blood products are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in, which is why we made this emergency request for donations,” said Patty Corvaia, Communications Manager of the New York-Penn Blood Services Region. “Donations are needed now to meet the needs of hospital patients in the coming days and weeks. If you’ve ever thought about giving blood and helping to save lives, now is the time to do it.”
To date, Saratoga Casino Hotel has collected over 1,000 blood donations at their biannual blood drives. The collections have gone on to directly help nearly 3,000 patients in need.
“Our team members and community always respond with great generosity to blood drives,” said Rita Cox, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Saratoga Casino Hotel. “We consider ourselves lucky to live and work in a community so dedicated to supporting those in need.”
All presenting donors at this year’s Blood Drive will receive a $10 voucher to Lucky Joe’s restaurant in the casino. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment prior to the July 25 Blood Drive. To schedule a time, call 518-581-5774 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Saratoga Casino Hotel, located on Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY, features over 1,700 slots, electronic table games, Vapor, two full-service restaurants with buffets, a casual dining restaurant, three full-service bars, deli and a variety of guest services including valet parking and coat check. The all-new 117-room luxury hotel featuring Morton’s® The Steakhouse is now open. Reservations are available now at www.saratogacasino.com. Operating hours for the gaming facility are 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. every day. Simulcast races can be viewed seven days a week and live harness racing runs March through mid-December. For a full racing schedule and additional information, please visit www.saratogacasino.com or call 800-727-2990. Must be 18 years of age or older to play video gaming machines or wager on horses. Please play responsibly.
Media Contacts:
Tom Engle
Media Specialist
(518) 581-5730
Patty Corvaia
Communications Manager – NY-Penn Blood Services Region
(518) 819-1840
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