The American Pink Cross is providing an opportunity to get free gasoline for a 12 months in change for a blood donation.

The group has seen a big drop in blood donations this summer time, and donors are wanted to be able to keep away from a seasonal blood scarcity. The decline in donations has brought on the Pink Cross’ blood provide to shrink to almost 20% in current weeks, based on an American Pink Cross information launch.

The supply of provide will proceed to say no if donations don’t enhance. If the development continues, it might change into tougher to maintain blood merchandise stocked on hospital cabinets, Pink Cross officers say.

The Pink Cross is encouraging individuals to not wait till there’s a blood scarcity to provide. Donors with Kind O-negative blood are particularly wanted proper now, officers say.

As a thank-you, those that donate from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31 will mechanically be entered for an opportunity to win free fuel for a 12 months — a $6,000 worth. There shall be three winners chosen, based on the information launch.

Moreover, everybody who donates in August may also obtain a $10 e-gift card to a service provider of selection, officers say.

Phrases and situations apply for the fuel and present card affords. For extra info, go to rcblood.org/gasoline.

Donors can schedule an appointment to donate utilizing the Pink Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).