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10.18.2011 Who wants barbecue?

Local blood donors are in for a big treat…a Big Deal Combo, that is! The American Red Cross and Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q are teaming up for the “Giving Blood IS a Big Deal” promotion through the end of the year. From now through December 31, 2011, all presenting blood and platelet donors at the Charlotte or Huntersville Donor Centers will receive a coupon for a FREE Big Deal Combo at Sonny’s Bar-B-Q.

The Big Deal Combo includes: Sonny’s oversized sandwich served on garlic bread or a toasted roll with your choice of French Fries or Bar-B-Q Beans and a Sonny’s Signature Sweet Tea or Soft Drink. Offer is not valid with any other coupon, discount or special.

Donor Center Locations/Hours:

Park Road Donor Center

2425 Park Road
Charlotte,NC28203

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., *Extended Hours Nov. 8 and 15: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Huntersville Donor Center

Calhoun building
Huntersville Business Park
9800 Kincey Avenue
Huntersville,NC28078

Hours: Monday: 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 15: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 30: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Friday, Saturday:  8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To make an appointment to donate platelets, call: 1-877-975-2835

Coupon Valid at These Sonny’s Bar-B-Q Locations:

440 Tyvola Road

Charlotte,NC28217

704-523-1053

3351-300 Pineville Matthews Road

Charlotte,NC28226

704-910-3038

2781 Cherry Road

Rock Hill,SC29730

803-324-7984

7820 Lyles Lane

Concord,NC28027

704-979-0073

328 West Plaza Drive

Mooresville,NC28117

704-662-0761

The Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region provides lifesaving blood to 103 hospitals and must have 1,600 people give blood and platelets each weekday to meet hospital demand.  Accident victims as well as patients with cancer, sickle cell disease, blood disorders and other illnesses receive lifesaving transfusions every day.  There is no substitute for blood and volunteer donors are the only source.

Blood can be safely donated every 56 days.  Platelets can be safely given every two weeks, up to 24 times a year. Most healthy people age 17 and older, 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets.  Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

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