Duun-dunn, duun-dunn!

Who’s a fan of that crazy-big fish with the terrifying toothy grin? Y’all are in all probability glued to the TV (or digital machine) for Shark Week then, which kicked off Sunday.

Though Shark Week is stuffed with academic, fascinating content material, the subject remains to be ominous. I imply, nothing will get your coronary heart pumping like having “JAWS” up in your face — even by means of a display. The extraordinary eyes, fast actions, immense energy — and, after all, these enamel and the harm they will inflict.

Hardcore shark buffs are in all probability OK with blood within the water, which makes American Crimson Cross of Idaho’s partnering with Discovery fairly becoming. And the group stays in want of donors.

In honor of Shark Week, those that give blood in July will likely be entered to win a merchandise bundle containing a “seashore cruiser bike, smokeless moveable fireplace pit, paddle board, kayak, and a $500 present card to place towards equipment,” in accordance with a information launch.

The American Crimson Cross confronted extreme blood shortages all through the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. And the group remains to be struggling, amassing “roughly 12 % fewer blood donations than wanted” in June, in accordance with a information launch. To make sure that hospitals have the availability mandatory for summer time’s emergencies, donors are very important.

Schedule an appointment to provide blood in Boise and different places by utilizing the Crimson Cross Blood Donor App, visiting rcblood.org/sharkweek or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Michelle Jenkins compiles occasion calendars, archives and writes a Serving to Works column for the Idaho Statesman. She attended Boise State College and grew up in New Plymouth, Idaho.