Scottsdale Fashion Square Partners with American Red Cross to Host Community Blood Drive Sept. 4

It's no secret that everything slows down during an Arizona summer. Unfortunately, blood donations are no exception. With fall approaching, volunteer donors play an essential role in rebuilding the local blood supply before the surge of seasonal residents. Donations help ensure an adequate blood supply is available to treat patients due to accidents, surgery, illness and disease. With that potentially life-saving need in mind, Scottsdale Fashion Square is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Community Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. A Bloodmobile will be located in the shopping center's south parking lot, across from Capital One Cafe.

Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-in appointments may also be available. Donors with all blood types are welcome, especially those with types O negative, A negative and B negative who can give a Power Red donation, which collects a concentrated dose of red blood cells. These donors must meet specific eligibility requirements. The drive will also accept regular blood donations, during which approximately a pint of whole blood is given; these appointments usually take about an hour.

After donating, participants can relax in the recovery area. Each donor will receive a gift card for a complimentary coffee or drink from Capital One Cafe, and after enjoying a treat they can reward their good deed with a visit to a favorite retailer or restaurant (or both).

"Partnering with area agencies such as the American Red Cross allows Scottsdale Fashion Square to help answer critical needs within the community ," said Melanie Sutton, Senior Marketing Manager of the shopping center. "Blood donations help save lives, and hosting a blood drive provides shoppers, retailers and our neighbors a convenient way to participate."

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or sign up online at rcblood.org/3ThRjBE.

One of the nation's premier shopping destinations and a true jewel of the desert, Scottsdale Fashion Square recently completed an expansion that extends its luxury presentation beyond the original luxury wing to encompass a redefined south wing and multi-lane luxury valet service. With 1.9 million square feet and more than 200 shops and restaurants, Scottsdale Fashion Square features nearly 60 unique-to-market retailers and upscale culinary concepts, as well as more than 40 of the world's finest contemporary luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Cartier, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Prada, Versace, Balenciaga, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo and Burberry. Additional information about Scottsdale Fashion Square can be obtained by visiting fashionsquare.com.


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