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Utica University will host a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, October 16th. The event will take place in the Strebel Lounge from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Individuals who donate will receive a $10 Amazon gift card via email, a Red Cross T-shirt, and will be entered into a national drawing for a chance to win $5,000.

Donors are encouraged to sign up for a Power Red donation if they have blood types A-, B-, O-, or O+. Participants can book appointments by scanning a QR code or visiting redcrossblood.org and entering the keyword UU.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, donors can also visit the link provided: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time. The American Red Cross can be reached at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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