Politics & Government

Donate Blood, Get Free Ice Cream!

American Red Cross begins 'Pint for Pint' promotion today through end of August.

Starting today, Los Gatos residents—some of the biggest blood donors in the Bay Area—will be compensated with a pint of ice cream for donating a pint of the vital, life-saving fluid to the American Red Cross.

The "Pint for Pint" promotion will offer donors at participating blood centers a free coupon for a pint of ice cream, according to the Red Cross.

The promotion, which runs through the end of August, is designed to encourage people to donate blood during a time Red Cross officials call challenging.

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Many regular blood donors are away on vacation or busy with other summer plans, but the demand for blood often grows due to increased road and travel-related injuries, officials said.

Los Gatos blood donors can redeem the free ice cream coupons at the the Red Cross centers in San Jose at 2731 N. First St.

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Donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with parental consent, 110 pounds and in generally good health.


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