Help us be Friendly; Give Blood

As we plan our final summer vacations and fall retreats, the American Red Cross is working hard to insure our blood supply will meet the needs of our community. Jim Riehl’s Friendly Chrysler Jeep is supporting the Red Cross by holding a Blood Drive on Thursday, September 3 from 2:00-8:00 pm at the Warren location at the corner of 14 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue.

When you donate during this drive, you have a wonderful opportunity to help those in need; children suffering with sickle cell anemia or leukemia, cancer patients, organ transplant recipients, newborns in neonatal intensive care units, and auto accident victims. The need for blood increases during holidays and summer months, as people are more apt to travel during these times and thus are at an increased risk for accidents.

Here are some facts to consider when deciding to donate:

• The following 5 blood types are below the American Red Cross’ three day base supply: B negative, O negative, A negative, A positive and O positive.
• Blood donors can donate as frequently as every 56 days. A benefit from donating this often is that you receive a mini-physical once every two months.
• Each whole blood donation can help as many as three people. One unit is divided into three parts: red blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
• Statistics show that 25 percent or more of us will require blood at least once in our lifetime.
  Without willing donors, the American Red Cross could not meet the blood needs of southeastern Michigan hospitals, especially during this vacation season.

To schedule your time or to get more information, contact Lawaun Modrich at lmodrich@friendlyautogroup.com or call 586.983.4361.