This Memorial Day, donate in honor of a military service member. There are several exciting ways to give blood during our upcoming holiday weekend in Portland and Vancouver, WA!

All presenting donors at the following drive can receive a commemorative Memorial Day pin and Red Cross t-shirt (shown on left), as well as double Red Cross Rewards points and a coupon for a free Krispy Kreme donut and coffee!

Memorial Day Blood Drive: On Memorial Day, come visit the Historic Red Cross Building at the National Reserve from 9 AM to 2 PM on Monday, May 30 to participate in our Memorial Day Blood Drive. The drive takes place inside E.B. Hamilton Hall on 605 Barnes Street in Vancouver, Washington, 98661.

During the event, you can also enjoy the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Vancouver Barracks, a short walk from the Historic Red Cross Building. This ceremony includes a cannon salute for fallen soldiers, the National Anthem and a speech from Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt.

Date and Time: Monday May 30, 2011 – 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Location: Historic Red Cross Building in E.B. Hamilton Hall: 605 Barnes Street, Vancouver, WA 98661
To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact: Darren Goan at 360-989-2921; Goanda@usa.redcross.org

Memorial Day Weekend Drives at Portland and Clark County Donor Centers:
If you’re unable to make it to the Historic Red Cross Building drive, both of our local donor centers will also be hosting Memorial Day weekend drives on Saturday, May 28 and Monday, May 30! Stop by to take away some great giveaways and to help save a life!