Fútbol fans! The Portland Timbers, in their inaugural MLS season, continue their partnership with the Red Cross through a Timbers blood drive event and sale of a limited edition t-shirt!

On Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 7 AM to 1 PM, you can give blood for your team at the Portland Donor Center!*

All presenting donors will be entered into a drawing for the following gear from the Timbers team store: adidas Inaugural Structured Caps (black or green); Timbers Scarves (Green Argyle or Rising Sun style); Timbers Wincraft Travel Mug and Timbers Wincraft Bumper Stickers!

Also, be sure to show join us during the blood drive for photo opportunities from 9 AM to 10 AM with Timber Joey and former player and community ambassador Scot Thompson! To schedule your appointment, please call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit us online

The Portland Timbers are also partnering with the Red Cross to raise money for the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Disaster Relief efforts!** By purchasing this limited edition t-shirt, you Stand Together with adidas and the Portland Timbers to help support the American Red Cross and their disaster response work in Japan.

T-shirts are available at the adidas Timbers Team Store at JELD-WEN Field and at the adidas employee store (5055 N Greeley Avenue, Portland, OR) for $20 with all proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross.

*More general information about blood donation is available at www.redcrossblood.org

**Gifts to the American Red Cross will support disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. On those rare occasions when donations exceed American Red Cross expenses for a specific crisis, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other crises.