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Claremont Encourages Community To Give Blood At Dec. 1 Event

Donors can choose between whole blood donations, and a specialized procedure that collects red blood cells, the city said.

CLAREMONT — Claremont residents will have an opportunity to donate blood during a community blood drive Tuesday, Dec. 1 in partnership with the American Red Cross, the city announced on Monday.

The blood drive is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, the city said.

Donors can choose between whole blood donations, which can help save up to three lives, and Power Red donations, a specialized procedure that collects red blood cells and can help save up to six lives.

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Appointments can be scheduled online at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code "CLAREMONTCARES."

For more information, call the Alexander Hughes Community Center at 909-399-5490 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

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