PITTSBURGH — Nonprofit blood providers supplier Vitalant is urging all eligible donors to assist curb a important blood scarcity with a particular thanks to all who give in August: a $6 pay as you go present card to spend on a gallon of gasoline or no matter they need, plus an opportunity to win certainly one of 5 $3,000 pay as you go present playing cards.

There’s a blood drive right now from 1 to six p.m. in Vernon Place convention rooms one and two, 11277 Vernon Place, Vernon Township.

All blood varieties are wanted to alleviate this important scarcity, particularly O optimistic and O damaging. Kind O optimistic can be utilized nearly as broadly as O damaging, which is the common sort that can be utilized for any affected person.

New blood donors can be taught their preliminary blood sort throughout their first go to and all donors can see their lab-confirmed blood sort of their safe and confidential on-line account inside two weeks of donating.

All who’re eligible are urged to make an appointment to return in, cool off and donate. Go to vitalant.org or name (877) 25-VITAL (877) 258-4825 for essentially the most up to date data. Donors who meet all eligibility necessities will be as younger as 16 with parental consent, and there’s no higher age restrict. Masks are elective for employees, donors and guests besides the place required by native rules or blood drive host.