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July 18, 2015

Irving strives to win summer blood drive challenge

City of Irving hosting summer long blood drive. photo source: cityofirving.org- — City of Irving hosting summer blood drive. photo source: cityofirving.org-

Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia is challenging the cities of Irving and Grand Prairie in a blood donation competition. Which city can raise the most blood donors by Aug. 9?

Blood donations help keep the supply robust for emergencies and accidents; it’s these events that require a ready blood supply before they happen. Blood donations are typically low in the summer months, and Dr. Garcia is challenging these two communities to step up to the plate and donate.

Irving residents can donate at any Carter BloodCare donation site, as well as at these upcoming mobile donation bus events:

Date	Time	Location
July 27	9 a.m. to 2 p.m.	The Infinite Agency,220 E. Las Colinas Boulevard
July 31	2 to 4 p.m.	Paychex, 8605 Freeport Parkway
Aug. 5	8 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Irving City Hall, Parking Lot, 825 W. Irving Blvd.

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